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WR55 WJE

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,411 mi
Last recorded100,411 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 WJE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,411 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 100,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,974 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,413 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,413 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,793 miles

Slight loss of grease from n/s cv gaitor on inner clip area.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,615 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Dec 2010 45,615 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,241 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,693 miles

Rear tyre tread getting low.Rear pads worn.

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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WR55 WJE is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR55 WJE, 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 WR55 WJE registered?

WR55 WJE is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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