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GL05 TZK

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,402 mi
Last recorded176,402 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TZK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 176,402 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 176,260 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 156,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2011 156,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 120,365 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 120,361 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,073 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 42,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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GL05 TZK is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GL05 TZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 TZK registered?

GL05 TZK is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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