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LX05 DBV

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 DBV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,298 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished and cracked

Exhaust system is corroded

Front and rear brake discs have corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,549 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,322 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 61,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,146 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,745 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 908,837 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,886 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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LX05 DBV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX05 DBV, 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 LX05 DBV registered?

LX05 DBV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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