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RV05 XZR

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,145 mi
Last recorded190,145 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 XZR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 190,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 189,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 183,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 181,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 171,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 152,208 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 152,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 141,485 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 28 May 2016 130,271 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 130,271 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 117,293 miles

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

rear Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Pass 1 May 2014 99,234 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 99,234 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 78,315 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,389 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,389 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,351 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,112 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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RV05 XZR is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV05 XZR, 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 RV05 XZR registered?

RV05 XZR is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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