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RY05 ZZH

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 ZZH
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,894 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,538 miles

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

damage to both n/s tyres on outer sidewalls

damage to o/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,538 miles

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

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

damage to both n/s tyres on outer sidewalls

damage to o/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

damgae to n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

re-check rear brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,980 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,789 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 31,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RY05 ZZH 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 RY05 ZZH, 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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RY05 ZZH is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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