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OV55 XYR

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

409,994 mi
Last recorded409,994 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XYR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 409,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light staying on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 363,683 miles

engine managment light is on

Fail 16 Sep 2011 363,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine managment light is on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 316,185 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 316,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 258,043 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre close on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 256,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Advise nearside rear tyre close on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 189,192 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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OV55 XYR is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XYR, 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 OV55 XYR registered?

OV55 XYR is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is OV55 XYR safe to buy?

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