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GF55 XRB

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,412 mi
Last recorded142,412 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XRB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 142,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,421 miles

exhaust emissions only just under limit

Fail 28 Nov 2016 135,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe near mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust emissions only just under limit

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,359 miles

all seatbelts slow to retract but do retract all the way

Fail 10 Dec 2015 111,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all seatbelts slow to retract but do retract all the way

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,556 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,578 miles

advise engine management warning light on

advise front brake discs wearing low

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2010 74,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,638 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 69,638 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding slightly

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Dec 2008 34,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,229 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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GF55 XRB is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 GF55 XRB, 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 GF55 XRB registered?

GF55 XRB is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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