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OE55 AUW

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

183,194 mi
Last recorded183,194 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 AUW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 183,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 183,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 172,664 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 172,664 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 165,445 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 165,445 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 162,383 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 162,383 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 156,631 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 156,631 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 143,753 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 143,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 136,095 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 136,095 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 127,724 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 127,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 104,029 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 104,029 miles

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

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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OE55 AUW is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 OE55 AUW, 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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OE55 AUW is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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