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SH04 VPL

2004 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

317,517 mi
Last recorded317,517 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 VPL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 317,517 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 296,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 262,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 252,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear number plate bulbs dull

Pass 23 Aug 2018 244,123 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 244,060 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 238,015 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 227,393 miles

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

front brake imbalance

parking brake performance

Pass 3 Nov 2015 210,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 191,959 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 174,088 miles

both sides front shock absorbers reduced damping

Pass 16 Oct 2012
Fail 3 Oct 2012

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

mil lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2011

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010

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

Oil leak

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

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SH04 VPL is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SH04 VPL, 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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SH04 VPL is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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