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VK54 XPW

2004 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

257,442 mi
Last recorded257,442 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 XPW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 257,442 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both wings damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front receiver dryer air conditioning bracket corroded away and loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner tyres stepped both

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 237,794 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 237,786 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 218,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front both front wings damaged

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear bumper damaged in various places

Fail 9 Apr 2018 218,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front both front wings damaged

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear bumper damaged in various places

Pass 27 Mar 2017 198,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 179,010 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 179,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 136,784 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut down to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,314 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 99,023 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,404 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing and door

Fail 20 Apr 2011 81,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Damage to n/s/f wing and door

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,847 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2008 35,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,509 miles

o/s/f inner disc face worn badly

some front suspension bushes slightly cracking

under tray fitted (can't see underneath)

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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VK54 XPW 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 VK54 XPW, 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 VK54 XPW registered?

VK54 XPW is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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