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VU56 XOW

2006 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

355,174 mi
Last recorded355,174 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XOW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 355,174 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 335,174 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

eml light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 333,561 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

eml light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 304,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r lower coil spring rubber mounting split

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 304,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r lower coil spring rubber mounting split

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 266,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 230,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 191,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 154,545 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 118,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front no plate deteriating

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,473 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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VU56 XOW is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU56 XOW, 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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VU56 XOW is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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