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OU55 DFZ

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,896 mi
Last recorded146,896 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 DFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 146,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 146,896 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2013 103,614 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 103,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,124 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 101,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2012 101,113 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,543 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 96,543 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,408 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,716 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 62,716 miles

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

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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OU55 DFZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU55 DFZ, 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 OU55 DFZ registered?

OU55 DFZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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