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DE55 ZXP

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZXP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 161,247 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 161,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 159,871 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 157,407 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 157,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 147,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake warning on

Fail 2 Sep 2014 147,339 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake warning on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning on

Fail 6 Mar 2014 132,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,659 miles

brake warning on

Fail 23 Sep 2013 123,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

brake warning on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,283 miles

BRAKE WARNING ON

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r bumper damaged

power steering belt noisy

Fail 7 Jan 2011 95,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r bumper damaged

power steering belt noisy

Pass 6 Feb 2010 85,899 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2010 85,899 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,544 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,784 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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DE55 ZXP is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

DE55 ZXP is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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