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GP55 VTU

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,801 mi
Last recorded83,801 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VTU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,801 miles

Central Front Lower bumper slight damage

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 83,773 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake efficiency only just met

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

instrument bezel cracked not over speedo

Fail 17 Jun 2016 75,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

instrument bezel cracked not over speedo

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,033 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 74,033 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 62,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 62,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,159 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavy on inner edges -close to excess-

Chips to front screen

Fail 12 Feb 2013 54,156 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn heavy on inner edges -close to excess-

Chips to front screen

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,409 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 31,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,932 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 22,932 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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GP55 VTU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GP55 VTU, 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 GP55 VTU registered?

GP55 VTU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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