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SB05 XFE

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

295,035 mi
Last recorded295,035 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XFE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 295,035 miles

Nearside Front wing had sigh corrosion covered by seller tape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 285,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2018 285,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2017 275,173 miles

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 264,398 miles

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

under trays fitted and enginecovers

Pass 5 May 2015 250,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 238,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2013 225,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 203,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 175,966 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 175,948 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 152,898 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 152,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 130,312 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 130,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XFE is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black 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 XFE, 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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SB05 XFE is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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