2004 Skoda Superb 1.9L Diesel · SB54 CHJ
2004 Skoda Superb (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 156,969 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA SUPERB
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB54 CHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2023
- 156,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB54 CHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Superb (SB54 CHJ) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”.
SB54 CHJ Mileage History
- 27/09/2022153,515 mi
- 03/10/2023156,969 mi+3,454 mi
Average of roughly 3,400 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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