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SH04 VPM

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,340 mi
Last recorded174,340 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 VPM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 174,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 174,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 169,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel dust cover deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

oil leaking from turbo pipe area

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Fail 6 Dec 2018 168,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe front outer mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower swivel dust cover deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

oil leaking from turbo pipe area

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 14 Dec 2017 164,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 155,453 miles

both front headlight beam image poor - very close to excess

both rear tyres worn close to limit & worn heavy on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2016 155,447 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

both front headlight beam image poor - very close to excess

both rear tyres worn close to limit & worn heavy on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 134,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 134,286 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 120,329 miles

deteriorating offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

some damage to wheel rims

Fail 15 Nov 2013 120,329 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some damage to wheel rims

Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,324 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,528 miles

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

airbag light on

water ingress to offside headlamp

Fail 30 Oct 2012 103,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag light on

water ingress to offside headlamp

Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,576 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,107 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,160 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 67,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,306 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 59,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers could be better

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,242 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,242 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SH04 VPM is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH04 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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