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BG05 VHN

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,359 mi
Last recorded211,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VHN
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 211,359 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 211,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2022 202,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2021 195,963 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust producing slight smoke under accelration

Pass 13 Dec 2020 190,076 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 182,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 182,425 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 30+ kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 174,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 171,320 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 171,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 167,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 159,314 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 146,262 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 133,494 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 133,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,785 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,379 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 101,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 90,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 83,922 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 66,631 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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BG05 VHN is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BG05 VHN, 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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BG05 VHN is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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