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DE04 SDY

2004 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

272,684 mi
Last recorded272,684 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 SDY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 272,684 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 272,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 271,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 271,105 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 268,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

airbag light on

battery insecure

engine oil on minimum

seat belts slow to retract - both front and both rear outer

Fail 26 Sep 2012 268,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

airbag light on

battery insecure

engine oil on minimum

seat belts slow to retract - both front and both rear outer

Pass 20 Sep 2011 249,976 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

noise from front when driven but nothing found on inspection.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 249,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

noise from front when driven but nothing found on inspection.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,760 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 87,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 24,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DE04 SDY is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 DE04 SDY, 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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DE04 SDY is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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