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BN54 VKF

2005 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

251,384 mi
Last recorded251,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VKF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 251,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (trailing) arm inner bush heavily worn and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp outer casing faded affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (trailing) arm inner bush worn and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (trailing) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (trailing) arm inner bush heavily worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge heavily worn and below limit (on edge) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn but tread just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area damaged/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance at rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 246,966 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 246,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 243,306 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 243,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 241,115 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 241,041 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 236,823 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 236,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 226,700 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 220,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 220,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 213,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

advise oil level low

Fail 28 Apr 2012 213,206 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

advise oil level low

Fail 7 May 2011 199,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 May 2011 199,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 193,326 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 184,117 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 184,117 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 138,158 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 137,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 VKF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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