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DV55 XLW

2005 Skoda Superb

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,671 mi
Last recorded163,671 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XLW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 163,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 156,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 142,110 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 150,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 137,902 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall but not exposing cords

Pass 11 Mar 2010 125,266 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XLW is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

DV55 XLW is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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