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DY05 XHW

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,922 mi
Last recorded209,922 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 XHW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 209,922 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 188,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 173,864 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 173,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 158,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 144,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 84,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,441 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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DY05 XHW is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY05 XHW, 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 DY05 XHW registered?

DY05 XHW is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is DY05 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 XHW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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