2002 Skoda Superb 1.9L Diesel · AK52 AXA
2002 Skoda Superb (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 179,582 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SKODA SUPERB
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AK52 AXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 179,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK52 AXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Superb (AK52 AXA) between September 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AK52 AXA Mileage History
- 05/09/2022176,141 mi
- 13/10/2023178,393 mi+2,252 mi
- 07/10/2024179,572 mi+1,179 mi
- 01/11/2024179,581 mi+9 mi
- 27/02/2025179,582 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Superb Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Multi-link Suspension WearModerate
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- Water Ingress to Comfort ElectronicsModerate
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