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SE54 DDF

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

214,924 mi
Last recorded214,924 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 DDF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 214,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 198,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 182,509 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 182,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 167,589 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 167,589 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 150,422 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 135,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 117,892 miles

Both front brake discs corroded/worn

Both rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 2 Jan 2013 117,892 miles

Both front brake discs corroded/worn

Both rear brake discs corroded/worn

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,833 miles

signs of fuel around the engine compartment , no fault found , might need further investigation

Fail 19 Jan 2012 99,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of fuel around the engine compartment , no fault found , might need further investigation

Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,304 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 72,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,387 miles

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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SE54 DDF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SE54 DDF, 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 SE54 DDF registered?

SE54 DDF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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