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SA55 ZSL

2005 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,696 mi
Last recorded159,696 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZSL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 159,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 136,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 117,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,329 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 76,682 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 106,567 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 106,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZSL is a 2005 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA55 ZSL, 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 SA55 ZSL registered?

SA55 ZSL is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SA55 ZSL safe to buy?

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