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LR53 VCX

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,536 mi
Last recorded170,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VCX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 170,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread,

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV gaiter small split grease coming out. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.205/55 R16 91W

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' A long crack in windscreen below drivers view. (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 167,431 miles

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

oil leaks

windscreen cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2016 167,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leaks

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2014 164,706 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 164,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 157,951 miles

headlamp lenses faded

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 152,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 152,582 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,168 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 38,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,770 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 14 Jun 2008 20,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine missfire

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 28 Jul 2007 11,473 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 11,473 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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LR53 VCX is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR53 VCX, 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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LR53 VCX is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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