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L7 LYW

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,191 mi
Last recorded199,191 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 LYW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 199,191 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tread cracked.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts. (4.1.E.1)

engine w/l is on.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 184,016 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine w/l is on.

n/s/f outer tyre sidewall is cut,cords not visible.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 184,016 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine w/l is on.

n/s/f outer tyre sidewall is cut,cords not visible.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 169,498 miles

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

engine w/l is on.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 169,457 miles

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

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

engine w/l is on.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 154,318 miles

engine w/l is on.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 154,268 miles

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

engine w/l is on.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 138,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 124,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 107,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 94,466 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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L7 LYW is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L7 LYW, 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 L7 LYW registered?

L7 LYW is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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