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YY12 YGC

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,277 mi
Last recorded122,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 YGC
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,277 miles

Nearside Front d t l inop

Offside Front d t l inop

Fail 30 Jan 2026 122,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front d t l inop

Offside Front d t l inop

Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front day time lamp inop

Fail 22 Jan 2025 117,839 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front day time lamp inop

Pass 5 Feb 2024 112,338 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 112,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR LIGHT LEVEL SNAPED

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DISTORTRD BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,373 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,470 miles

EMISSIONS TO LEAN TO REGISTER

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS IN CENTRE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,470 miles

EMISSIONS TO LEAN TO REGISTER

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS IN CENTRE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,363 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Nearside Rear Brake disc is showing sings of overheating

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,278 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,072 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking.

nearside rear bump stop just starting to split.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,632 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,108 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracking and very lumpy.

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 YGC is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

YY12 YGC is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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