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VX53 NPV

2004 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,292 mi
Last recorded108,292 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NPV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,957 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 98,955 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,338 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,784 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 81,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,122 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,636 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 75,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,344 miles

slight leak from nearside cv boot

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,911 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,090 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,602 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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VX53 NPV is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VX53 NPV, 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 VX53 NPV registered?

VX53 NPV is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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