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DG55 PPK

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,764 mi
Last recorded64,764 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 PPK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,764 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 64,410 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,981 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,527 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 55,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,549 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 67,086 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2009 67,086 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,809 miles

both nearside front bottom ball joints dust covers split.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,496 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 54,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,710 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,670 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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DG55 PPK is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG55 PPK, 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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DG55 PPK is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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