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OE53 NPU

2004 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,281 mi
Last recorded130,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NPU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer c.v gaitor fouling against shock absorber on full lock (wrong size fitted)

nearside rear tyre just starting to crack between tread

offside rear tyre cracking quite badly between tread (225/45r17)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 130,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer c.v gaitor fouling against shock absorber on full lock (wrong size fitted)

nearside rear tyre just starting to crack between tread

offside rear tyre cracking quite badly between tread (225/45r17)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 104,734 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 104,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,191 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 87,191 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 69,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,534 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)

rear brake pads 80% worn & discs worn

Fail 8 Jan 2008 60,534 miles

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

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

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)

rear brake pads 80% worn & discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,809 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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OE53 NPU is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OE53 NPU, 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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What year was OE53 NPU registered?

OE53 NPU is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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