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GJ61 DSE

2011 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Superb92,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 DSE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 138,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 138,060 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 127,049 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring cup centre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring cup centre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 110,145 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 85,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to water ingerss (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,413 miles

Front streak on windscreen but not effecting drivers view

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 69,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,782 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,523 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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GJ61 DSE is a 2011 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 92,941 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 GJ61 DSE, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ61 DSE is a 2011 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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