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SA56 VPU

2006 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

321,338 mi
Last recorded321,338 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VPU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 321,338 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all front top suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 297,367 miles

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

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened all top (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 297,367 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened all top (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 270,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 243,509 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 207,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 207,030 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 180,297 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 180,136 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 148,560 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 148,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 119,415 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,098 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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SA56 VPU is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SA56 VPU, 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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SA56 VPU is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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