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YY12 VXR

2012 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

227,547 mi
Last recorded227,547 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VXR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 227,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 203,674 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 191,050 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 191,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 165,839 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 165,809 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure held up by a block of foam (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing engine bay n/s/f (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 154,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 138,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 138,672 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 117,899 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 117,886 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,662 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,448 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

New brake pads fitted to N/S Front Old brake pads fitted to O/S Front

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,279 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 42,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,957 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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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YY12 VXR is a 2012 Skoda Superb in White 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 YY12 VXR, 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 YY12 VXR registered?

YY12 VXR is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 VXR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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