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LG55 BFJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,371 mi
Last recorded212,371 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 BFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 212,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 206,128 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 206,120 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 198,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 186,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 174,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 158,151 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 137,029 miles

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

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

rear registration plate slightly discloured

Pass 25 Aug 2009 114,590 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 114,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 88,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 88,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,298 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

o/s/f tyre wearing out faster on outter edge

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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LG55 BFJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG55 BFJ, 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 LG55 BFJ registered?

LG55 BFJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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