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PG53 RRU

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,720 mi
Last recorded144,720 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RRU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 144,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 144,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 139,690 miles

Engine light is on

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 139,690 miles

Engine light is on

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,760 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,881 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Viscous fan unit faulty (cuts in too soon)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,710 miles

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

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Viscous fan unit faulty (cuts in too soon)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 38,267 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,838 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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PG53 RRU is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PG53 RRU, 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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PG53 RRU is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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