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AV05 BWH

2005 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

307,713 mi
Last recorded307,713 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BWH
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 307,713 miles

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 304,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 299,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 295,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 291,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2020 287,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 282,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 277,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 272,873 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Brake requires attention

Pass 20 Apr 2016 267,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted. E/m light on

Pass 6 May 2015 262,832 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 262,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 252,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 216,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 216,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 181,944 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 181,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 163,094 miles

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

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

nail in the o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 163,094 miles

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

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

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

nail in the o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 123,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,258 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 20 Apr 2009 91,258 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 13 May 2008 59,255 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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AV05 BWH is a 2005 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV05 BWH, 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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AV05 BWH is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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