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SB54 KAX

2004 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

325,127 mi
Last recorded325,127 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 KAX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 325,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 316,188 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 299,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 282,422 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 281,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 270,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 270,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 256,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 256,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 238,673 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both track rod end bushes have slight play

nearside front cv boot is leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

offside front lower suspension arm front ball joint has rubber boot split

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Fail 10 Jun 2008 237,487 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both track rod end bushes have slight play

nearside front cv boot is leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

offside front lower suspension arm front ball joint has rubber boot split

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2007 202,077 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 202,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on dash

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f headlight got condensation in

Pass 21 Nov 2006 134,835 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s/f cv boot has surplus grease around boot

Pass 7 Dec 2005 69,466 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 66,832 miles

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

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

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 KAX is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KAX, 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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SB54 KAX is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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