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SH55 GEU

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

261,546 mi
Last recorded261,546 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 GEU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 261,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 249,304 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 249,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 228,021 miles

N/S/F wiper blade damaged [bent]

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 227,976 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F wiper blade damaged [bent]

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 210,353 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 194,588 miles

Fan belt squeel on steering full lock

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

dent on O/S Rear door & minor damage at N/S/F door

Fail 25 Oct 2011 194,463 miles

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

Fan belt squeel on steering full lock

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

O/S F & N/S/F headlight top securing screws loose

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Taxi meter time 5mins slow

dent on O/S Rear door & minor damage at N/S/F door

Pass 19 Apr 2011 186,313 miles

offside rear road spring lower rubber mounting split

Fail 19 Apr 2011 186,214 miles

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

offside front flasher light turning white

offside rear road spring lower rubber mounting split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 174,859 miles

front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear lower road spring rubber mounting split

Pass 23 Apr 2010 162,711 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 151,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 136,421 miles

clips on nearside and offside front outer drive shaft boots loose [small clips]

Pass 20 Oct 2008 118,879 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,758 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 54,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,385 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2006 16,912 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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 GEU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SH55 GEU, 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 SH55 GEU registered?

SH55 GEU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is SH55 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 GEU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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