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SH55 LXU

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 LXU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 114,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,761 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on the inside shoulder and has a nail in the inner side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2016 107,701 miles

near side arch damage

Fail 12 Jan 2016 107,629 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

near side arch damage

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,821 miles

o/s tyres low brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,062 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,496 miles

Rear brake discs show signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,502 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,296 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 LXU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

SH55 LXU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SH55 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 LXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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