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KR05 GDE

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,347 mi
Last recorded229,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GDE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 229,347 miles

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

exhaust corroded / rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2019 229,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded / rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2018 214,376 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 214,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 198,259 miles

both headlamps faded slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2017 198,259 miles

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

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

both headlamps faded slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2016 182,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 167,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 153,156 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 153,156 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 139,123 miles

NSR tyre,inner side wall split but not to cords.

Fail 28 May 2013 139,123 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSR tyre,inner side wall split but not to cords.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 124,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 113,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to outer wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 107,411 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 107,410 miles

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

All discs slightly scored.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 94,552 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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KR05 GDE is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver 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 KR05 GDE, 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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KR05 GDE is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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