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BL53 JYV

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,642 mi
Last recorded239,642 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 JYV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 239,642 miles

front suspension arms have play lower ball joint

oil leak

slight discharge of black smoke from exhaust

slight play inner steering arms

Pass 27 Mar 2017 222,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 209,776 miles

Engine oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 196,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 188,751 miles

EML on

Fail 10 Apr 2014 188,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 170,498 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 158,436 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Number Plate Damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 146,110 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Mar 2011 146,015 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 140,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 129,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 108,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 108,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,224 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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BL53 JYV is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 105,717 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 JYV, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 JYV is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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