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SJ56 VPD

2006 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,105 mi
Last recorded151,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VPD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 151,105 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,098 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,070 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch has bubbles of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 124,352 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 109,609 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

Fail 23 Jul 2013 109,586 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,296 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,149 miles

ns wiper starting to smear screen

osf tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,688 miles

n/s/r tyre ware on edge {205/55/r16 91h}

o/s/f tyre ware on edges

o/s/r tyre ware on edge

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,693 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray broken at o/s/r

Fail 27 Jul 2009 35,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

engine undertray broken at o/s/r

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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SJ56 VPD is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ56 VPD, 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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SJ56 VPD is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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