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LK55 BYU

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,164 mi
Last recorded185,164 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 185,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre slightly deteriorated on outer side wall

Fail 12 Nov 2013 185,164 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre slightly deteriorated on outer side wall

Fail 1 Nov 2012 166,403 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 166,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 154,554 miles

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 154,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake disc badly pitted on inner edge

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 152,731 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 152,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 134,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 102,617 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters detiorating

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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LK55 BYU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK55 BYU, 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 LK55 BYU registered?

LK55 BYU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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