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SH55 GDU

2005 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,081 mi
Last recorded204,081 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 204,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 203,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2014 200,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 191,579 miles

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

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

head light dim near side

near side front tyre bold on inner edge and just legal on point of test

play in drivers side door hing pins

rear shocker shrowds missing and slight oil leak

slight play in off side track rod end inner bush

Fail 29 Oct 2013 191,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

head light dim near side

near side front tyre bold on inner edge and just legal on point of test

play in drivers side door hing pins

rear shocker shrowds missing and slight oil leak

slight play in off side track rod end inner bush

Pass 24 Oct 2012 175,535 miles

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

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

both head light dim

both rear shocker shrowds missing

slight play in drivers side door hinges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 163,494 miles

near side rear indicator slightly white

slight wear on rear discs and brake pads

Fail 13 Oct 2011 163,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear indicator slightly white

slight wear on rear discs and brake pads

Pass 26 Oct 2010 148,660 miles

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

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)

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 21 Oct 2010 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

off side rear shocker shrowd insucure

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2009 134,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light and air bag warning light stopping on

button missing off handbrake lever

near side front indicator slightly white

near side head lamp slightly dim

off side front wing reapeater slightly white

tow bar electrics loose

Pass 29 Oct 2008 110,895 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 110,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 82,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,052 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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SH55 GDU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH55 GDU, 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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SH55 GDU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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