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BN54 JBX

2005 Skoda Superb

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,225 mi
Last recorded146,225 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 JBX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,225 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

NSF SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR / SLOW

NSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR / SLOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LOW OUTPUT (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSF SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR / SLOW - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR / SLOW

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 146,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low NO RESERVE ADJUSTMENT AVAILABLE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

NSF SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR / SLOW

NSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR / SLOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

OSF SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR / SLOW - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR / SLOW

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 142,859 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSF SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR

NSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective AERO - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.4 (b) (i))

OSR SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 140,612 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2017 140,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 127,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,760 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,910 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,932 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,065 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,021 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,012 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,315 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 42,315 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,022 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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BN54 JBX is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Gold 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 BN54 JBX, 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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BN54 JBX is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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