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YR12 AMV

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,885 mi
Last recorded172,885 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AMV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 172,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge omm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 172,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge omm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 166,327 miles

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

Fail 2 Jun 2025 166,327 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f wishbone inner rear bush worn and separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

Pass 18 Apr 2024 158,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

Fail 10 Apr 2024 158,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack inn drivers vision, (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

Pass 8 Apr 2023 155,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 153,390 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 140,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 138,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 126,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,831 miles

ALL tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

No smoke emission recorded at test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2016 80,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked slightly within treads

fuel pipe slightly chafed near top engine cover/fuel filter area

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,385 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre got nail in inside and small cut,

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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YR12 AMV is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 88,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 AMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR12 AMV registered?

YR12 AMV is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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