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OV55 KTU

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,419 mi
Last recorded246,419 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KTU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 246,419 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 246,141 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 246,139 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 221,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 221,206 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 221,206 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 199,659 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 199,652 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 177,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 155,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,269 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 108,818 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 108,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,330 miles

imbalance in front brake appplication. just within 25% allowable. inspection/adjustment recommended

Fail 15 Oct 2008 89,330 miles

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

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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OV55 KTU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV55 KTU, 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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OV55 KTU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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