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SP04 WSW

2004 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,566 mi
Last recorded178,566 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 WSW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 178,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 168,099 miles

all shockers weak

oil leak at engine

Fail 9 Mar 2015 168,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all shockers weak

nearside front headlamp lense in poor condition

oil leak at engine

Pass 6 Mar 2014 160,663 miles

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

both rear and offside front shocks weak

nearside front headlamp in poor condition

oil leak at engine

Fail 27 Feb 2014 160,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both rear and offside front shocks weak

nearside front headlamp in poor condition

oil leak at engine

Pass 5 Mar 2013 153,523 miles

all front upper suspension arm bushes cracked

oil leak at engine

slight play at both front steering arms

Fail 22 Feb 2013 153,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all front upper suspension arm bushes cracked

oil leak at engine

slight play at both front steering arms

Pass 2 Mar 2012 146,920 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak at engine

Fail 29 Feb 2012 146,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak at engine

Pass 23 Feb 2011 141,870 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pad light on

slight play in both track rod end bonding

Fail 22 Feb 2011 141,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pad light on

power steering belt worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,437 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 94,436 miles

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

rear exhaust sheild loose

engine under tray damaged

offside front cv boot cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,269 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,944 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,388 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,911 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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SP04 WSW is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP04 WSW, 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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SP04 WSW is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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