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SY56 USW

2006 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,020 mi
Last recorded122,020 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 USW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 122,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 119,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 115,294 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 112,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 112,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 112,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,726 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 92,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Safety catch faulty (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,578 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 62,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,568 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,479 miles

all four brake discs corroded

both front lower arms rear bushes small play

Fail 22 Jul 2016 42,474 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all four brake discs corroded

both front lower arms rear bushes small play

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,674 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 41,674 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,513 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,372 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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SY56 USW is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY56 USW, 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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What year was SY56 USW registered?

SY56 USW is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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