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GL04 BFV

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,821 mi
Last recorded135,821 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 135,821 miles

slight corrosion both front outer sills

Pass 11 May 2021 132,718 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2021 132,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2020 129,517 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 129,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 119,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 119,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 110,585 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 110,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 100,628 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 97,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 93,334 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 93,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 89,041 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 89,041 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 79,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 56,906 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 48,551 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 48,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2009 43,861 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 34,460 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 25,766 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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GL04 BFV is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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