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GF05 PGY

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,019 mi
Last recorded182,019 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 PGY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 182,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

parts of centre stop lamp not working

rear axle mount bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2017 182,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

parts of centre stop lamp not working

rear axle mount bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2016 173,777 miles

eml on

Fail 13 May 2015 160,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread inner edges

different size tyres front to rear

poor beam patterns on h/lamps

Pass 13 May 2015 160,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres devoid of tread inner edges

different size tyres front to rear

poor beam patterns on h/lamps

Pass 28 May 2014 153,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn unevenly and to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

track control arm bushes weak

Fail 21 May 2014 152,978 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn unevenly and to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

track control arm bushes weak

Pass 24 May 2013 138,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 134,547 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 118,859 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 118,844 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 96,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 76,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,119 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 57,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 PGY is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

GF05 PGY is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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