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GF05 LEJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,935 mi
Last recorded159,935 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 159,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, inner face cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, inner face cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement above wheel inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 159,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, inner face cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, inner face cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement above wheel inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 151,848 miles

Central exhaust box in poor condition

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 142,931 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 142,931 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 131,048 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 131,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,619 miles

Check brakes warning on dash

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,922 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 108,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,457 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,890 miles

drivers outer door handle soon needs attention

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,335 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GF05 LEJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF05 LEJ, 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 GF05 LEJ registered?

GF05 LEJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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