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BW05 BGU

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,039 mi
Last recorded157,039 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 BGU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 157,039 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 151,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 145,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 12,650 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 12,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,425 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 117,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 152,170 miles

both wiper blades

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 142,238 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 142,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 118,958 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 118,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge,worn uneven and close to limit.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 93,932 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 93,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and has cuts to outer sidewall.

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

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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BW05 BGU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW05 BGU, 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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BW05 BGU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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