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GL55 ARF

2006 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,725 mi
Last recorded173,725 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ARF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 173,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 172,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 172,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 170,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 165,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 162,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 152,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 159,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 153,410 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 153,409 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 145,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 133,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 121,495 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 121,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 26 Mar 2010 92,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,799 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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GL55 ARF is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 97,144 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 GL55 ARF, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL55 ARF registered?

GL55 ARF is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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