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ZF 3894

2017 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

246,959 mi
Last recorded246,959 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Superb62,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZF 3894
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 246,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 246,959 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 240,948 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) waring on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) waring on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 234,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 234,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 228,976 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 228,976 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 May 2022 222,265 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 205,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 203,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 171,812 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 171,389 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,689 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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ZF 3894 is a 2017 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 62,786 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 ZF 3894, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Superb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ZF 3894 registered?

ZF 3894 is a 2017 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 July 2017.

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