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GJ52 RJY

2002 Skoda Superb

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,515 mi
Last recorded175,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 RJY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 175,515 miles

Front of both sill edges damaged

Heavy oil leaks, engine & gearbox.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front, close inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Steel wheel fitted/ TYRE AGED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 175,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, also damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front of both sill edges damaged

Heavy oil leaks, engine & gearbox.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front, close inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Steel wheel fitted/ TYRE AGED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 164,059 miles

Heavy oil leaks engine & gearbox

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure engine bay above drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front sill edge damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover damaged

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Fail 5 Jan 2021 164,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill edge damaged

Heavy oil leaks engine & gearbox

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure engine bay above drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover damaged

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 3 Jan 2020 155,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible pipe heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaitor insecure

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (behind road wheels) (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres void of tread on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 139,649 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing missing (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s & void of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s behind road wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,322 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe is leaking (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres HEAVILY WORN and close to legal limit

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe is leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres HEAVILY WORN and close to legal limit

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 119,099 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,508 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,724 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,329 miles

front brake flexi hoses cracked but not to cord

Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,544 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,075 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,052 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,022 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,481 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,820 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,460 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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GJ52 RJY is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 94,374 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 GJ52 RJY, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ52 RJY is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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