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CP55 TYW

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,101 mi
Last recorded148,101 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 TYW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 10 Oct 2020 148,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 143,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,370 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 135,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,522 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,266 miles

Centre exhaust box slightly corroded.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 116,266 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust box slightly corroded.

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

Slight brake bind offside rear wheel.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,334 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 109,333 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,403 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,829 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 85,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,289 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,550 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,806 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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CP55 TYW is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red 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 CP55 TYW, 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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What year was CP55 TYW registered?

CP55 TYW is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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