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FG55 TXZ

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,305 mi
Last recorded191,305 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 191,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 191,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 172,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 172,826 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer C.V. Boot rubs on shock absorber in full right hand lock

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 14 May 2018 142,421 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 142,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2017 114,535 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 108,086 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (near rear brake flex) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2016 108,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (near rear brake flex) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2014 93,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear indicators slightly faded

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 15 May 2013 82,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,898 miles

both rear tyres perishing

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 19 May 2011 64,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 55,431 miles

wear to edges of both front tyres

wear to front and rear discs

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,386 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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FG55 TXZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG55 TXZ, 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 FG55 TXZ registered?

FG55 TXZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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