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BF55 UOM

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

244,717 mi
Last recorded244,717 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 UOM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 244,717 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 234,013 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 226,181 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 218,768 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 218,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 211,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust insecure at bracket

Pass 7 Oct 2019 201,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front exhaust clamp worn

Fail 7 Oct 2019 201,993 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front exhaust clamp worn

Pass 9 Oct 2018 185,408 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 185,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve joint slightly loose and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres tread low at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 166,909 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 149,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,958 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 128,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,870 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 103,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 90,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,916 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,943 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,471 miles

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

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

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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BF55 UOM is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF55 UOM, 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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BF55 UOM is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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