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MT05 UCG

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,203 mi
Last recorded193,203 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 UCG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 193,203 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 173,010 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 172,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2013 165,517 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

oO/S/F SEAT BELT RE-COIL SLOW

Pass 3 Jun 2013 155,993 miles

eml light on

Fail 29 May 2013 155,978 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 150,755 miles

N/s/r tyre,inner wall has a slight cut

Fail 25 Mar 2013 150,757 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/s/r tyre,inner wall has a slight cut

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,129 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 129,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp is secured with cable ties

Pass 30 May 2012 129,000 miles

offside headlamp is secured with cable ties

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,588 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 118,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Battery insecure

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

WEAR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 26 May 2011 98,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 98,849 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,393 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 146,427 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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MT05 UCG is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT05 UCG, 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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MT05 UCG is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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