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HY54 ORU

2004 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,324 mi
Last recorded147,324 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 ORU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 147,324 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 147,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,802 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,558 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 91,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

nearside front tyre tread is slightly perished

slight brake bind from offside rear brake felt only when wheel rotated by hand

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,445 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 80,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,575 miles

205/55 x 16 Offside rear tyre worn to limit inner edge

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,572 miles

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

205/55 x 16 Offside rear tyre worn to limit inner edge

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,928 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,206 miles

Front antiroll bar droplink bushes perished

Nerarside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,664 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,603 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,164 miles

both front tyres worn 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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HY54 ORU is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HY54 ORU, 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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HY54 ORU is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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