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GL04 BFU

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BFU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,735 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 135,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 131,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 116,420 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 116,258 miles

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

both rear inertia seat belts slow to retract

Fail 28 Oct 2011 100,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,782 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,301 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,152 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 61,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 146,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 146,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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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GL04 BFU is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL04 BFU, 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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GL04 BFU is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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