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GJ55 OVF

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,820 mi
Last recorded192,820 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OVF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 192,820 miles

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

Nearside Sill panel damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 192,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sill panel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt reel has lazy recoil

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 159,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt reel has lazy recoil

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,958 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 133,958 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 126,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,957 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,716 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 80,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,587 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,534 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 47,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GJ55 OVF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ55 OVF, 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 GJ55 OVF registered?

GJ55 OVF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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