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GL54 SWU

2004 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,275 mi
Last recorded168,275 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 SWU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 168,275 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 168,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 161,006 miles

Nearside Front CUT IN SIDE WALL CORDS NOT SHOWING

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 160,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front CUT IN SIDE WALL CORDS NOT SHOWING

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 144,280 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracked (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 144,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracked (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 133,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,733 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,676 miles

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

play in front suspension

Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,700 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 98,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,876 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,319 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 50,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,515 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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GL54 SWU is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL54 SWU, 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 GL54 SWU registered?

GL54 SWU is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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