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SB05 GYJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,378 mi
Last recorded170,378 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 170,378 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 170,367 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 160,500 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 5 Aug 2016 150,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 145,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 132,382 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 123,079 miles

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured.Nearside front c.v. gaitor slightly deteriorated.Nearside front upper ball joint slight play.Nearside rear shock absorber minor leak.Both rear tyres worn close to limit.Nearside front tyre inner edge low.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 115,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,106 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,358 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 94,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,841 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,795 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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SB05 GYJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB05 GYJ, 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 SB05 GYJ registered?

SB05 GYJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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