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GK05 GWA

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,771 mi
Last recorded192,771 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 GWA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2024 192,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 185,811 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 175,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 171,129 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 169,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 160,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 132,127 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on the legal limit

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both nearside top suspenion arms inner bushes perished

both offside top suspenion arm inner bushes perished

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyre worn close to limit on the edges

Pass 20 May 2016 115,548 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 96,425 miles

auxillary drive belt noisy

Fail 8 May 2015 95,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary drive belt noisy

Pass 23 May 2014 83,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

os rear indicator lamp slightly discoloured

slight wear to both edges of os front tyre

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 3 May 2012 62,739 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,731 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 56,895 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,080 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,947 miles

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

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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GK05 GWA is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK05 GWA, 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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GK05 GWA is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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