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J3 OAM

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,925 mi
Last recorded160,925 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 OAM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 160,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 160,919 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 151,990 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 132,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in front lamps

n/s/r tyre small cuts in sidewall not to cord

Pass 9 Aug 2010 132,978 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in front lamps

n/s/r tyre small cuts in sidewall not to cord

Pass 26 Aug 2009 104,544 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,262 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,183 miles

Taxi plate in rear window

Pass 27 Aug 2007 37,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear no-plate [water penetration]

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 1,934 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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J3 OAM is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J3 OAM, 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 J3 OAM registered?

J3 OAM is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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