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AJ55 VHB

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,838 mi
Last recorded126,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VHB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,838 miles

Both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Jan 2021 126,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sign of corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,018 miles

cover fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 93,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,233 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH LOWER FRONT REAR ARMS REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 86,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH LOWER FRONT REAR ARMS REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 78,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,937 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,856 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,340 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 60,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,931 miles

ecu light on

Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,822 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 48,800 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,601 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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AJ55 VHB is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 105,075 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AJ55 VHB, 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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AJ55 VHB is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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