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BJ05 EPO

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EPO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 127,643 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 125,250 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 125,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 122,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 118,371 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,751 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 113,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 107,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 95,325 miles

Offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 21 May 2014 95,325 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 14 May 2013 89,880 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall perished/starting to crack

Fail 14 May 2013 89,880 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished/starting to crack

Pass 9 May 2012 86,314 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)

Fail 8 May 2012 86,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 80,819 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 80,819 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,718 miles

nearside outer c.v. gaiter has deteriorated. inboard rim on offside rear wheel is damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,428 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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BJ05 EPO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ05 EPO, 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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BJ05 EPO is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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