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SB54 ELJ

2004 Skoda Superb

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,126 mi
Last recorded114,126 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 ELJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,126 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,534 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 102,533 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 102,496 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,559 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 93,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,344 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,589 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,533 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2010 56,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 42,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 31,025 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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SB54 ELJ is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB54 ELJ, 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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What year was SB54 ELJ registered?

SB54 ELJ is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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