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NG05 WBD

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

183,078 mi
Last recorded183,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 WBD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 183,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 183,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 130,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 130,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,204 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 98,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,900 miles

front number plate starting to deterate

rear pads wearing low

Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate starting to deterate

rear pads wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2008 127,811 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 127,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 97,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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NG05 WBD is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NG05 WBD, 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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NG05 WBD is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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