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KN05 BDY

2005 Skoda Superb Elegance TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,911 mi
Last recorded152,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb Elegance TDI96,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 BDY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb Elegance TDI
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 152,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 137,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 137,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 131,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear door trim missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 123,006 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 122,878 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 111,456 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 20 Sep 2010 111,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,474 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,424 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb Elegance TDI?

Based on 408 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
10,241
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Registration plate lamp not working 6
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4
Headlamp aim too low 4
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KN05 BDY is a 2005 Skoda Superb Elegance TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Superb Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 96,616 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 Elegance TDI fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 BDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Superb Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN05 BDY is a 2005 Skoda Superb Elegance TDI, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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