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PX55 PLV

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,841 mi
Last recorded231,841 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 PLV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 231,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 231,841 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 224,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 224,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

tyres pressures low

Pass 29 Dec 2018 213,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 213,189 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 195,617 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 105,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NS outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 176,474 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 176,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 159,293 miles

Center exhaust box corroded

Front brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2014 135,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 100,246 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,752 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,861 miles

nearside head lamp projector insecure

offside front outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,406 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 58,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,455 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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PX55 PLV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX55 PLV, 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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PX55 PLV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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