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WU05 WBT

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,123 mi
Last recorded182,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 WBT
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 182,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 161,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 161,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 137,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 137,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 110,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 110,069 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,531 miles

n/s/f top arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2015 101,531 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/f top arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,291 miles

Plastic under trays not allowing ful inspection of suspension

Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Plastic under trays not allowing ful inspection of suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,172 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 80,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,362 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,517 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,561 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 42,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,418 miles

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

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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WU05 WBT is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU05 WBT, 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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WU05 WBT is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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