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DG05 LFH

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,653 mi
Last recorded29,653 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LFH
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 29,653 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 29,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 29,106 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 29,086 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 28,500 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 28,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 27,932 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 27,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (forward of two) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 25,808 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 25,804 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear bulbs. (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,596 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 23,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,922 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 20,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,201 miles

drivers exterior door handle sticks

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 19,200 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

drivers exterior door handle sticks

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,508 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,660 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,646 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,417 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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DG05 LFH is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DG05 LFH, 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 DG05 LFH registered?

DG05 LFH is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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