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DN54 XVK

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,614 mi
Last recorded163,614 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 XVK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 163,614 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 161,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 155,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 150,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 134,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 128,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 128,920 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 117,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 117,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,286 miles

Offside rear tyre has some splits but they are NOT yet deep enough to reach ply/cord.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 101,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,711 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,711 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,253 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 86,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,243 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 66,204 miles

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

both front brake discs scored

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 59,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,502 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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DN54 XVK is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN54 XVK, 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 DN54 XVK registered?

DN54 XVK is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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