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SB54 OWC

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

209,311 mi
Last recorded209,311 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 OWC
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 209,311 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement calipher lever seized on (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stub axle distorted wheel leaning in at top .appears to have had impact to rear wheel (2.5.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake pads appear to have been overheated,

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 203,165 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 203,165 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 192,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 192,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil level below minimum - added 1 litre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 182,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2015 182,853 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 171,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear seat belt retraction weak

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2014 171,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear seat belt retraction weak

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2013 158,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil level close to minimum

Pass 8 Mar 2012 148,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2012 148,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 136,441 miles

both registration plates have 3D effect

engine breather pipe disconnected

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear seatbelt return mechanism weak

offside rear seatbelt return mechanism weak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 136,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both registration plates have 3D effect

engine breather pipe disconnected

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear seatbelt return mechanism weak

offside rear seatbelt return mechanism weak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 121,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 106,786 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 106,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 95,538 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 95,538 miles

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

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

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 OWC is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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