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SB54 VRV

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

292,333 mi
Last recorded292,333 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 292,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp "on"

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front flex hose twisted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 292,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel offside cable broken (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning lamp on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes binding slightly

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front flex hose twisted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 288,996 miles

Centre rear seat belt cover broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside front brake flex hose slightly twisted

Fail 25 Nov 2014 288,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre rear seat belt cover broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside front brake flex hose slightly twisted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 284,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front brake flex hose slightly twisted

Fail 21 Nov 2013 284,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front brake flex hose slightly twisted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 279,236 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front foglamp inoperative

offside front brake flex hose slightly twisted

Fail 13 Nov 2012 279,096 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front foglamp inoperative

offside front brake flex hose slightly twisted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 275,860 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken/missing

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front foglamp inoperative

pin hole in nearside outer cv boot

Fail 18 Nov 2011 275,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken/missing

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front foglamp inoperative

pin hole in nearside outer cv boot

Pass 29 Nov 2010 243,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 243,762 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 217,337 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 217,291 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2008 180,459 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 180,459 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 143,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 98,700 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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

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SB54 VRV is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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