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GY04 UBU

2004 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,188 mi
Last recorded177,188 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 UBU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 177,188 miles

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

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

front headlamps misty

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2015 168,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2015 168,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 162,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front child child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 151,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres nearing wear tread indicators

condensation in o/s headlamp

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2013 151,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres nearing wear tread indicators

condensation in o/s headlamp

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 141,200 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,599 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 13,599 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 115,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,632 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,632 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,061 miles

both front headlamps alittle low

both rear tyres punctered + starting to perish

engine oil level slightly high

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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GY04 UBU is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY04 UBU, 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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GY04 UBU is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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