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GK06 VCW

2006 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,204 mi
Last recorded130,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VCW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 130,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

various small chips too front screen.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 130,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

various small chips too front screen.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,684 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 110,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 108,906 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

tryes on rear low and going out of shape

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust front jiont evidence of soot indicating slight exhaust blow.

exhaust mount at gearbox broken.

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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GK06 VCW is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GK06 VCW, 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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What year was GK06 VCW registered?

GK06 VCW is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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