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SK56 VFP

2006 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

266,349 mi
Last recorded266,349 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 VFP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2011 266,349 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 266,349 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 252,286 miles

Air bag light at dash stays on

Drivers seat back torn at edge

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

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Paintwork at O/S/R wheel arch

Paintwork untidy at N/S/R door

Rust on O/S/F door at moulding and edge off door

Fail 7 Mar 2011 252,064 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Air bag light at dash stays on

Drivers seat back torn at edge

First aid kit missing

N/S/R door outer moulding unsightly

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

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Paintwork at O/S/R wheel arch

Paintwork untidy at N/S/R door

Rust on O/S/F door at moulding and edge off door

Secondary bonnet catch tight to move [sticking]

Taxi meter still to be checked & sealed

Pass 1 Sep 2010 220,791 miles

Air bag light & brake wear light at dash stays on

N/S rear tyre scrubbing on inner & outer edges

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

Paintwork on N/S rear door

Pass 11 Mar 2010 196,895 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 196,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 169,996 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 143,659 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres scrubbing on inner edges

N/S/R door outer trim burst [requires replacememt]

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear seat back cover insecure & covering middle seat belt

Taxi meter 4mins slow

Pass 4 Sep 2008 115,792 miles

bonnet catch seized up

brake warning light on dash not going off

small pin hole in offside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,737 miles

O/S/R door damaged [scored]

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 65 miles

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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SK56 VFP is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK56 VFP, 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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SK56 VFP is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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