2012 Skoda Superb · 13,499 MOT tests
2012 Skoda Superb reliability
2012 Skoda Superbs fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 Superb years (13,499 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- 31.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 114,348
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,499
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.5% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Superb
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.9%
- Suspension12.8%
- Tyres9%
- Brakes5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.69%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 2.38%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Direction indicator wrong colour 1.83%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.04%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.4%)
Other years
Every Skoda Superb year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Skoda Superb reliable?
2012 Skoda Superbs fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 Superb years (13,499 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Superb MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.69% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.54% of tests), position lamp not working (2.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Skoda Superb have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Skoda Superb shows 114,348 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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