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DU56 LBF

2006 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,537 mi
Last recorded174,537 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 LBF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 174,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 153,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody covered in mud

Fail 17 Jun 2019 153,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody covered in mud

Pass 6 Aug 2018 145,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 145,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Nearside door mirror lense missing ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 136,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view Offside door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 124,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 124,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Forwardmost ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Forwardmost ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Rearmost ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,164 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,521 miles

ns rear brake disc in poor condion

Fail 20 Sep 2011 74,521 miles

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

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

ns rear brake disc in poor condion

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,655 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DU56 LBF is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 97,144 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 DU56 LBF, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU56 LBF is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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