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DE55 ZXY

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,953 mi
Last recorded190,953 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZXY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 190,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 183,105 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 174,351 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 174,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 158,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 158,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 146,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT GRILL / O/S HEADLIGHT CONDENSATED / O/S/F TYRE PERRISHING X 2.2MM / DAMAGE TO SILLS / VERY SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S CV BOOT / RIP ON O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS X DISCS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 146,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE 2.2MM / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S CV BOOT / CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT SILLS /SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER / ROUGH RUNNING

Pass 8 Jun 2010 124,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 123,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,522 miles

N/S/R PADS VERY LOW

N/S/R TYRE 2.7 MM

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

Pass 21 May 2008 67,043 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,215 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 ZXY is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZXY, 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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DE55 ZXY is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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