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SA55 FZG

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,976 mi
Last recorded254,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 FZG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 254,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 236,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 236,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 201,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 200,988 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 200,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 161,772 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 161,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 121,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SA55 FZG is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA55 FZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA55 FZG registered?

SA55 FZG is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is SA55 FZG safe to buy?

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