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KV05 AAY

2005 Skoda Superb

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,492 mi
Last recorded104,492 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 AAY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 104,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 104,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,573 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,416 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 96,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,341 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,088 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 83,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres tread below 2.5mm in places and cord showing inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,502 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,700 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,874 miles

intermittantly osf door stiff to open

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,068 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,068 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,175 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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KV05 AAY is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV05 AAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV05 AAY registered?

KV05 AAY is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 AAY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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