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DE55 OTX

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OTX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,208 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 91,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,268 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear, front to rear brake pipe outer cover swollen.

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

Slight split in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,268 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear, front to rear brake pipe outer cover swollen.

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

Slight split in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,728 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,182 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,182 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,210 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 34,209 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE55 OTX is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE55 OTX, 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 DE55 OTX registered?

DE55 OTX is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is DE55 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 OTX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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