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AR05 DOU

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,319 mi
Last recorded238,319 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DOU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 238,319 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 238,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 228,502 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 227,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 221,916 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 221,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 215,905 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 209,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f and o/s/r seat belts slow too rewind

Pass 30 Apr 2008 165,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,101 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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AR05 DOU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AR05 DOU, 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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What year was AR05 DOU registered?

AR05 DOU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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