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AO05 XXA

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,681 mi
Last recorded195,681 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XXA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 195,681 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Oct 2019 195,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2018 176,292 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 176,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 157,172 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 157,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating light output dim (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 138,211 miles

both front brake flexis slightly perished

both sides front top suspension arm bushes starting to split

cv grease on offside front outer cv gator but no split found

undershields fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,211 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexis slightly perished

both sides front top suspension arm bushes starting to split

cv grease on offside front outer cv gator but no split found

undershields fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt is slow to retract

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 120,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt is slow to retract

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on minimum.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 101,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on minimum.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,932 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,932 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,667 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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AO05 XXA is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO05 XXA, 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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AO05 XXA is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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