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AF55 RUC

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,182 mi
Last recorded173,182 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RUC
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 173,182 miles

both front brake discs, inner faces deteriorating

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2017 173,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs, inner faces deteriorating

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2016 167,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 163,647 miles

Front both tyres are worn @ 2mm

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing faster than nearside front brakes, needs investigation (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 158,339 miles

Both number plates have shadowing of text and non approved country identification marker. Number plates require changing to standard UK specification.

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

O/S number plate lamp requires new lamp holder

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 158,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 153,577 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 144,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,267 miles

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

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tred

nearside rear tyre tred slightly distorterd

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear indecator bulb slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight cracking to both rear tyre treds

Fail 4 Aug 2011 124,267 miles

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

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

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tred

nearside rear tyre tred slightly distorterd

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear indecator bulb slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight cracking to both rear tyre treds

Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,242 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 110,242 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,377 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CASTLEATED.

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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AF55 RUC is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 105,075 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 AF55 RUC, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF55 RUC is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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