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KY55 GXU

2006 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,929 mi
Last recorded157,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 GXU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 157,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 149,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Jul 2016 140,583 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside/nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2016 140,583 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside/nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 130,272 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3-4mm and worn slightly on inner edge

offside/nearside rear disc pads worn to about 3-4mm rear discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 119,990 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 119,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 106,252 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

offside/nearside rear tyres worn to 3-4mm

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,252 miles

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

offside/nearside rear tyres worn to 3-4mm

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,850 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 78,850 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 66,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,731 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)

nearside front tyre worn to 3-4mm

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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KY55 GXU is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY55 GXU, 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 KY55 GXU registered?

KY55 GXU is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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