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HV05 LZP

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,443 mi
Last recorded182,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 LZP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 182,443 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 176,365 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 176,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 176,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 172,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 166,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 164,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 147,947 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 147,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 138,261 miles

n/s outer cv gaiter perished

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2013 138,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer cv gaiter perished

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2012 126,770 miles

both front lower arms have slight movement

both front top arms bushes starting to split

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

front tyres worn to 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f and n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and slightly distorted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads look low

slight oil leaks

Fail 3 Feb 2012 126,770 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front lower arms have slight movement

both front top arms bushes starting to split

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

front tyres worn to 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f and n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and slightly distorted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads look low

slight oil leaks

Fail 8 Feb 2011 112,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 112,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,887 miles

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

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

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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HV05 LZP is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV05 LZP, 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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HV05 LZP is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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