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J111 EBO

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

484,449 mi
Last recorded484,449 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 EBO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 484,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 457,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 418,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 418,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 380,277 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 380,277 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 344,206 miles

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

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

parking brake travel long

Fail 20 Feb 2013 344,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

parking brake travel long

Fail 28 Aug 2012 317,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2012 317,572 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 23 Feb 2012 291,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre is worn uneven

Pass 23 Feb 2012 291,408 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is worn uneven

Pass 24 Feb 2011 244,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 195,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 139,494 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 139,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,890 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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J111 EBO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J111 EBO, 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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J111 EBO is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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