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VO56 DGU

2006 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,337 mi
Last recorded137,337 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 DGU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,536 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,491 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 112,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,632 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,384 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,384 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 50,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,761 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,165 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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VO56 DGU is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VO56 DGU, 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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VO56 DGU is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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