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DV55 FPG

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

242,111 mi
Last recorded242,111 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FPG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 242,111 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 220,307 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 206,537 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 187,843 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 29 Oct 2012 187,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2011 175,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 162,062 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 142,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,560 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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DV55 FPG is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV55 FPG, 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 DV55 FPG registered?

DV55 FPG is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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