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OY05 TBX

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 TBX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 176,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 176,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 171,291 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 149,660 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 149,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 134,628 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,704 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 111,684 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,904 miles

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

rear brake application on limits /oil level getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,217 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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OY05 TBX is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY05 TBX, 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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OY05 TBX is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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