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FV54 ELX

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,394 mi
Last recorded175,394 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ELX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 175,394 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 175,394 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 417,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 406,297 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 369,551 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 325,270 miles

Damage to NSF

Multifunction display says there is a light out but they all seem to work fine

Pass 25 Jul 2011 297,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 274,862 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 240,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 215,318 miles

Earth strap has rubbed through an intercooler pipe and is now leaking oil

Front brakes look worn, inner pads look low

Front number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jun 2009 175,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 116,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,999 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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FV54 ELX is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV54 ELX, 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 FV54 ELX registered?

FV54 ELX is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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