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VE54 MVW

2004 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

287,268 mi
Last recorded287,268 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 MVW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 287,268 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 287,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 264,448 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 264,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 252,145 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 252,198 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 238,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 202,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 174,126 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 174,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 155,454 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 136,851 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,736 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 116,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 96,234 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,542 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 76,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 52,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,419 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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VE54 MVW is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VE54 MVW, 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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What year was VE54 MVW registered?

VE54 MVW is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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