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SB55 VGX

2006 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 VGX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,501 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 88,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,070 miles

front of car been reapaired

Fail 16 Dec 2014 80,086 miles

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

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

e/m/l light on

intercooler broken

washer bottle leaking

Pass 14 May 2014 79,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,722 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s front wiper blade split at both ends clearing screen ok

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,216 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 118,695 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 118,695 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 99,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 VGX is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

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

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