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GY05 DVJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,239 mi
Last recorded157,239 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 157,239 miles

child seat/s fitted limiting adult belt checks

Fail 19 Oct 2016 157,215 miles

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

Track rod end loose both track rod ends excessive movement in rubber mounting bushes under load (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted but may have auto adjustment fault (1.8)

child seat/s fitted limiting adult belt checks

Pass 31 Oct 2015 145,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Engine malfunction warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 145,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low may have level system fault (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose excessive movement in inner rubber bushing (2.2.B.1d)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 136,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock if fitted not working but transmission locks in park when key removed

Pass 18 Oct 2013 125,212 miles

Oil leak

front seat belts retraction getting slow

Fail 18 Oct 2013 125,212 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

front seat belts retraction getting slow

Fail 19 Oct 2012 113,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 113,679 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 103,303 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 103,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,816 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,883 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 29,882 miles

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

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)

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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GY05 DVJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY05 DVJ, 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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GY05 DVJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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