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VN56 RMX

2006 Skoda Superb

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 RMX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 112,046 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,197 miles

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

Offside Outer sill damaged at lip

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses dull and faded

noise at rear brakes when rotated

slight smell of fuel at rear

Fail 5 Dec 2024 105,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer sill damaged at lip

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses dull and faded

noise at rear brakes when rotated

slight smell of fuel at rear

Pass 21 Dec 2023 99,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,134 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2022 99,134 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,119 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate badly corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

bulb failure warning lamp on

engine covers ,under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

Fail 8 Feb 2021 99,119 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury no plate trim damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate badly corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

battery warning lamp on

engine covers ,under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

exhaust central connector clamps badly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,976 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,784 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Fail 22 Feb 2018 95,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,961 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,807 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 40,807 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,739 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 28,616 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,055 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 22,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,310 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 17,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,379 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VN56 RMX is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VN56 RMX, 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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VN56 RMX is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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