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SJ56 VRD

2006 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,334 mi
Last recorded70,334 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VRD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,334 miles

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

windscreen has slight damage to center arae caused by wiper

Fail 14 Sep 2009 70,334 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

windscreen has slight damage to center arae caused by wiper

Pass 14 Feb 2009 77,197 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 77,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 72,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

First aid kit missing

Front & rear taxiu plates to be fitted externally when issued

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

No Meter fitted [no tariff sheet]

No smoking sticker missing

O/S/F wheel trim missing

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

Oil dampness down sides off engine

Plate holder name missing on N/S

Fail 3 Nov 2008 71,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

engine oil on min

fit no smoking sticker

no name on nearside rear door

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

repair rear offside of bumper sticking out at end of bumper

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 VRD is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 VRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ56 VRD registered?

SJ56 VRD is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for SJ56 VRD shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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