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OY05 TFA

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,259 mi
Last recorded257,259 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 TFA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 257,259 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint fore-most (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint fore-most (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 234,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 212,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 212,712 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 189,000 miles

Both front tyres worn edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 182,020 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 181,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 151,809 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 151,804 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 115,789 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 115,780 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

emmisions to high,engine ligth staying on .

near side rear tyre has acut in outter wall,and deteraiorating.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 44,842 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 TFA is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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