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YX12 WLJ

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

279,308 mi
Last recorded279,308 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 279,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 251,989 miles

Fuel flap loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 224/45/17 94w budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 251,989 miles

Fuel flap loose

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 224/45/17 94w budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 225,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 225,006 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 196,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

bulb malfunction light on

clutch operation poor, sticking to floor

fuel cap cover loose

Fail 25 Feb 2021 196,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

bulb malfunction light on

clutch operation poor, sticking to floor

fuel cap cover loose

Pass 25 Feb 2020 184,801 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 157,351 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 157,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,504 miles

Offside front tyre tread starting to wear

Fail 20 Feb 2018 127,504 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre tread starting to wear

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,780 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,454 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 44,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YX12 WLJ is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX12 WLJ, 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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YX12 WLJ is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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