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DG05 UMZ

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,255 mi
Last recorded73,255 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 59,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,343 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,789 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2019 48,758 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2019 48,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. chunks missing out of side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm. chunks missing from sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fan belt noisy.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Fail 2 Feb 2018 47,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,568 miles

Offside Front Outer side wall has splits in the rubber

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,014 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 43,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view WING MIRROR (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced full of water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall,but no visible cords

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall,but no visible cords

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall,but no visible cords

carpets in offside rear covered in water

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall,but no visible cords.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 38,503 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall,but no visible cords.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 33,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 32,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,445 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,655 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 23,049 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 UMZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG05 UMZ, 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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DG05 UMZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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