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SKODA SUPERB2009 · 2.0L DIESEL

R170 BLD

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2009 SKODA SUPERB — DIESEL, 1968cc. This vehicle has 130,058 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 06/11/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2009
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 with no defects recorded. There is a severe and concerning discrepancy in the recorded mileage. In November 2024, the vehicle was logged at 184,565 miles, yet the October 2025 entry records the mileage as 130,058 miles. This represents a backward jump of over 54,000 miles, which is a major red flag suggesting either a significant clerical error or potential odometer tampering. Regarding mechanical history, there was a recurring pattern of wear on the front brake discs and front suspension arm bushes noted during 2023 and early 2024. While these items were described as worn but not excessive at the time, they indicate a trend of standard age-related deterioration. The overall condition trend appears stable in terms of safety, as the only failure in late 2024 was for minor lighting issues that were corrected immediately. While 130,058 miles is typical for a 17-year-old car, the conflicting 184,000-mile reading means the actual wear on the engine, drivetrain, and suspension may be far higher than the current odometer indicates. The most important checks for a buyer are to verify the true mileage through comprehensive service history and to carefully inspect the front brake discs and suspension bushes for current wear.

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85
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 with no defects recorded. There is a severe and concerning discrepancy in the recorded mileage. In November 2024, the vehicle was logged at 184,565 miles, yet the October 2025 entry records the mileage as 130,058 miles. This represents a backward jump of over 54,000 miles, which is a major red flag suggesting either a significant clerical error or potential odometer tampering. Regarding mechanical history, there was a recurring pattern of wear on the front brake discs and front suspension arm bushes noted during 2023 and early 2024. While these items were described as worn but not excessive at the time, they indicate a trend of standard age-related deterioration. The overall condition trend appears stable in terms of safety, as the only failure in late 2024 was for minor lighting issues that were corrected immediately. While 130,058 miles is typical for a 17-year-old car, the conflicting 184,000-mile reading means the actual wear on the engine, drivetrain, and suspension may be far higher than the current odometer indicates. The most important checks for a buyer are to verify the true mileage through comprehensive service history and to carefully inspect the front brake discs and suspension bushes for current wear.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2009 Skoda Superb (R170 BLD), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2023 to October 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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