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SB55 VGU

2006 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,016 mi
Last recorded208,016 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 VGU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 208,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 175,327 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 174,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 130,356 miles

Front number plate slighly deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,893 miles

front number plate slightly deteriotated

Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,087 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r flexipipe close to hand brake cable....

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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SB55 VGU is a 2006 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SB55 VGU, 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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What year was SB55 VGU registered?

SB55 VGU is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is SB55 VGU safe to buy?

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