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LX05 HDK

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

284,650 mi
Last recorded284,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HDK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 284,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 241,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 241,122 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 223,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

airbag lamp on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 223,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 185,351 miles

airbag light on

Fail 12 Apr 2011 184,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 6 May 2010 153,374 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 153,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 144,720 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 144,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 123,420 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 123,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread worn low and has 2 irrepairable punctures

Pass 24 Jan 2009 112,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 112,450 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,487 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 94,487 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 94,475 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 94,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 79,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,806 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 HDK is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LX05 HDK, 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 HDK registered?

LX05 HDK is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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