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GJ05 JHV

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

303,493 mi
Last recorded303,493 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JHV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 303,493 miles

2x tyres on legal limit

nearside cv boot seaping

oil leak

track rod ends dust covers minor splitting and seaping

Fail 27 Mar 2019 303,493 miles

2x tyres on legal limit

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

nearside cv boot seaping

oil leak

track rod ends dust covers minor splitting and seaping

Pass 28 Mar 2018 290,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 290,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 276,177 miles

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

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

engine MIL light

Fail 22 Mar 2017 276,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine MIL light

Pass 20 Sep 2016 264,449 miles

engine M.I.L light

Fail 20 Sep 2016 264,448 miles

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

engine M.I.L light

Pass 22 Mar 2016 253,398 miles

engine MIL light

Fail 22 Mar 2016 253,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine MIL light

Pass 23 Sep 2015 240,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 240,914 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

MIL LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 228,149 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 228,148 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2014 214,498 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 208,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 202,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 189,485 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 189,484 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 176,483 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 165,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 153,882 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 153,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 140,904 miles

Front brake imbalance 21%

Wear in front discs

Fail 7 Sep 2011 140,903 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wear in front discs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 129,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight wear to front & rear brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2010 118,027 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight wear to front & rear brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,875 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 40,666 miles

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

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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GJ05 JHV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GJ05 JHV, 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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GJ05 JHV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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