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GY05 GZU

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GZU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,933 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 149,814 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 140,819 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 114,814 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,425 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 104,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 102,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside bodywork damage

nearside sill dented

offside sill dented

Fail 18 Nov 2011 102,037 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside bodywork damage

nearside sill dented

offside sill dented

spanner left on rear brake caliper bleed nipple

Fail 14 Nov 2011 101,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside bodywork damage

nearside sill dented

offside sill dented

Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,333 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 12 Nov 2010 94,282 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,229 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 88,229 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,156 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,156 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,764 miles

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 GZU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GY05 GZU, 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 GZU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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