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YK54 VYV

2004 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,572 mi
Last recorded168,572 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 VYV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 168,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 163,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2015 163,610 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and o/s/rear (4.1.E.1)

eml light on time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2014 152,055 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlamp lenses weathered

both rear tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner part of tread

plastic outer covers missing from offside front seatbelt buckle

Fail 8 Oct 2014 152,055 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamp lenses weathered

both rear tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner part of tread

plastic outer covers missing from offside front seatbelt buckle

Pass 4 Oct 2013 141,987 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 seatbelt buckle plastic housing missing

Fail 4 Oct 2013 141,987 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

offside seatbelt buckle plastic housing missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front seatbelt locking mechanism plastic surround damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2011 116,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 116,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,203 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,149 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 81,149 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,470 miles

seat belt stork cover on drivers side is missing

will need new rear discs for next mot as wereing on inner face

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,183 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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YK54 VYV is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YK54 VYV, 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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YK54 VYV is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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