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W444 MSL

2004 Skoda Superb

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

317,372 mi
Last recorded317,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 MSL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 317,372 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper nearside and offside worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front sills corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 314,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 309,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 301,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 296,114 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 296,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 286,191 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 286,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 281,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 267,275 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 267,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 254,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,exhaust corroded/slight leaks,front link rod bushes wearing,oil leaks,

Fail 26 Jun 2013 243,411 miles

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

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

exhaust corrodeing.

near side front seat belt slow to retracte

Pass 26 Jun 2013 243,411 miles

exhaust corrodeing.

near side front seat belt slow to retracte

Pass 6 Jul 2012 227,533 miles

centre silencer corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 202,000 miles

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

brake discs wearing+pads,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 175,341 miles

suspension bushes wearing,nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 148,696 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 123,278 miles

Nearside headlamp,up/down adjuster on headlamp won't work.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 123,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp,up/down adjuster on headlamp won't work.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 108,320 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 108,319 miles

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

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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W444 MSL is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W444 MSL, 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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W444 MSL is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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