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YT12 XZU

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,501 mi
Last recorded165,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 XZU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 165,501 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 165,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2026 165,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 153,115 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 142,925 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,952 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 131,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 128,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rim protector damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 128,427 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rim protector damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 119,914 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has movement on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,511 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,672 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 64,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,587 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YT12 XZU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT12 XZU, 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 YT12 XZU registered?

YT12 XZU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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