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OE53 YSW

2004 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,553 mi
Last recorded140,553 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YSW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 140,553 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 139,546 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 139,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 132,374 miles

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 124,278 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 124,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,187 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,013 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,971 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 105,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,183 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slightly binding and disc slightly rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2013 86,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slightly binding and disc slightly rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2012 75,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers not very good

Fail 7 Jan 2012 75,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers not very good

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,714 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyre worn near limits

Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,714 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyre worn near limits

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,486 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 50,485 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,801 miles

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

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

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

unable to check front underside fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to plastic covers fitted

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 YSW is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

OE53 YSW is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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