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SG55 UYV

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

240,361 mi
Last recorded240,361 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 UYV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2021 240,361 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 237,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 3mm side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 237,168 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 3mm side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 235,619 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 233,851 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 16 May 2018 233,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 231,248 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

wipwer blades split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 226,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 220,486 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 193,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Dec 2012 154,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 145,257 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 145,232 miles

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

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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SG55 UYV 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 69.2%.

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 SG55 UYV, 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 SG55 UYV registered?

SG55 UYV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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