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RY55 ZDP

2006 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,921 mi
Last recorded189,921 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 ZDP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 189,921 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on its inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position/hazards (1.1.A.3f)

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

both front seat belts retract slowly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 189,921 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on its inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position/hazards (1.1.A.3f)

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

both front seat belts retract slowly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 179,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 165,667 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 165,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 159,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2013 154,927 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 136,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,220 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,541 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,338 miles

both front seatbelts slightly slow to retract (working correctly)

small cuts in both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,334 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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RY55 ZDP is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY55 ZDP, 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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RY55 ZDP is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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