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OY05 TDU

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,598 mi
Last recorded252,598 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 252,598 miles

Engine management light on.

Fuel pipe slightly damaged at rear floorpan (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 252,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on.

Fuel pipe slightly damaged at rear floorpan (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 241,735 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 229,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 229,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 217,924 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 207,405 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 207,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 187,583 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 147,812 miles

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

wiper blades perished

Pass 15 Jan 2010 147,812 miles

wiper blades perished

Pass 9 Jan 2009 105,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,855 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 61,855 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,662 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 TDU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver 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 OY05 TDU, 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 OY05 TDU registered?

OY05 TDU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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