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GK55 XJL

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

283,876 mi
Last recorded283,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XJL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 283,876 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 283,827 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 274,802 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 274,802 miles

Central Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 267,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both n/s front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 267,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both n/s front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 221,664 miles

engine oil level low

front shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight damage to n/s sill

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 221,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil level low

front shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight damage to n/s sill

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 204,986 miles

engine oil leak

very slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 204,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

very slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 173,909 miles

crack in windscreen outwith the swept area of vision

Fail 14 Jan 2013 173,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

crack in windscreen outwith the swept area of vision

Pass 12 Jan 2012 143,428 miles

damage to o/s/r outer sill

dampness at n/s/r shcker,suspect slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 143,314 miles

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

damage to o/s/r outer sill

dampness at n/s/r shcker,suspect slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 115,214 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 115,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,313 miles

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

exhaust emits black smoke, not excessive

passenger front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,347 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,797 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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GK55 XJL is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GK55 XJL, 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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GK55 XJL is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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