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HY55 VZB

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,525 mi
Last recorded82,525 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VZB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 82,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,284 miles

225/45/17/94w

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorateing

Fail 26 Jul 2019 71,284 miles

225/45/17/94w

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorateing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 57,428 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer signs of grease round cv boot but no sign of split in boot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,616 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,230 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 47,230 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,270 miles

all 4 tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,349 miles

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

n/s/front tyre badly worn on edges

o/s/f and both rear tyres badlt split on inner side walls but not showing cords

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,931 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,236 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,086 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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HY55 VZB is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY55 VZB, 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 HY55 VZB registered?

HY55 VZB is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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