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SA05 JWV

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,931 mi
Last recorded162,931 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 JWV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 162,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush main bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 105,984 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 130,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,041 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 92,035 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,870 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 28 May 2011 72,392 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 72,336 miles

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

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

seat belts at o/sf and n/sf not retracting and buckle sliding to bottom

Pass 17 May 2010 63,791 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 52,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,543 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 29,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,740 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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SA05 JWV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA05 JWV, 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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SA05 JWV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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