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GX56 EHU

2006 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,388 mi
Last recorded206,388 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EHU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 206,388 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 206,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 185,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 156,887 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 130,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,842 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to step inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 103,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to step inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside rear seat belt mechanism slow to retract

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2011 50,910 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside rear seat belt mechanism slow to retract

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,420 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 34,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

both rear tyres worn low on edges

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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GX56 EHU is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GX56 EHU, 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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GX56 EHU is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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