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PV55 DWF

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

383,730 mi
Last recorded383,730 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 DWF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 383,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 372,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 372,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 352,956 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 335,716 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has limited damping effect

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.15mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension parts

Pass 24 Mar 2016 322,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 322,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 303,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 284,040 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 284,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 260,304 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 260,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber bump stops incomplete

turbo boost pipe split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 226,645 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 184,009 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 140,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 140,089 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 117,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 83,990 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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PV55 DWF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PV55 DWF, 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 PV55 DWF registered?

PV55 DWF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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