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YR52 VXK

2002 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

226,186 mi
Last recorded226,186 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 VXK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 226,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2018 226,185 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 220,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 220,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 215,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes imbalanced across axle

Pass 6 Oct 2015 207,252 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes imbalanced on service brakes and parking brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 201,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f head light image slightly deterioated

stone chip on screen

Fail 7 Oct 2014 201,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f head light image slightly deterioated

stone chip on screen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 195,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

o/s/f metal brake slight damaged

play in o/s/f tie rod arm

rear no plate deterioated

stone chips on screen

Fail 17 Sep 2013 195,145 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play in o/s/f tie rod arm

rear no plate deterioated

stone chips on screen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 173,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 158,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 142,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 142,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 127,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 114,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 103,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 102,744 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,553 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 75,335 miles

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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YR52 VXK is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 94,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR52 VXK, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR52 VXK registered?

YR52 VXK is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 VXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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