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SB05 HXL

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,825 mi
Last recorded78,825 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,825 miles

Nearside 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 Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 181,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 157,709 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 137,799 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2010 137,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 121,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 108,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,654 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,119 miles

205/55/16 offside front tyre outer wall slighty damaged

offside rear tyre tread wearing unevely on inner edge and close to 1.6mm

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 HXL is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB05 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

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

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