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LV05 VYX

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,289 mi
Last recorded165,289 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VYX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 165,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 165,288 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 164,797 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise both front wings rusty

exhaust system very rusty hanger broken on middle box but still secure

Pass 2 Oct 2018 162,248 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle pipe bracket corroded and box pealing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop split

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 155,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust hanger is snapped

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2017 155,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust hanger is snapped

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 146,884 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 146,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,689 miles

n/s/r door will not open

Fail 27 May 2011 68,687 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 25 May 2010 57,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,240 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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LV05 VYX is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV05 VYX, 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 LV05 VYX registered?

LV05 VYX is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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