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GL53 WRA

2004 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,909 mi
Last recorded127,909 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WRA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 127,909 miles

Nearside Front door trim insecure

Offside Rear bumper and light taped up

Fail 4 Mar 2021 127,909 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front door trim insecure

Offside Rear bumper and light taped up

Pass 23 Nov 2019 118,165 miles

Damage to offside rear bodywork, no sharp edges and bumper taped

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Front Door lower trim starting to come away

Offside Front Upper Rear suspension arm bush starting to come away and perish

Fail 22 Nov 2019 118,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Damage to offside rear bodywork, no sharp edges and bumper taped

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Front Door lower trim starting to come away

Offside Front Upper Rear suspension arm bush starting to come away and perish

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,450 miles

tow socket not working

Fail 2 Oct 2018 110,450 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

tow socket not working

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,303 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,282 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 84,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,176 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,983 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,949 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2010 61,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked

offside front door scraped

Pass 30 May 2008 54,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2007 48,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,748 miles

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

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

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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GL53 WRA is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL53 WRA, 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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What year was GL53 WRA registered?

GL53 WRA is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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