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GL04 BFY

2004 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

295,363 mi
Last recorded295,363 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BFY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 295,363 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2014 294,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

N/S/F tire is all season, all other are winter tires

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak from engine

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rar bumpstops perished

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

Slight age cracking in N/S/F tires walls

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 271,059 miles

Rear bump stops perished

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 253,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 224,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 185,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2009 146,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 112,784 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 112,784 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 75,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BFY is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GL04 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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