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R170 BLD

2009 Skoda Superb

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Superb98,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 BLD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 130,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 184,565 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 184,564 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 111,359 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 99,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 83,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 65,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 46,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,122 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine and under body covers

Fail 15 Mar 2019 45,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine and under body covers

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 40,727 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,041 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsr tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,781 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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R170 BLD is a 2009 Skoda Superb in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 98,488 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 R170 BLD, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R170 BLD registered?

R170 BLD is a 2009 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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