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PY56 DTU

2006 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

212,066 mi
Last recorded212,066 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DTU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 212,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body have some daunts and scratches

Pass 23 Jun 2023 205,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 198,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 194,894 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 194,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 193,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 185,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 178,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 178,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower arms boots split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both upper arms outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2017 169,903 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 148,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 140,244 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 136,484 miles

pin hole offside front cv boot

Pass 5 Jul 2012 132,284 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 132,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,050 miles

rear disc pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2009 125,061 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 125,054 miles

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

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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PY56 DTU is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY56 DTU, 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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PY56 DTU is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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