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WV55 AOO

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

266,774 mi
Last recorded266,774 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 AOO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 266,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear brake has very slight lag, further investigation recommended.

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 259,908 miles

both offside brakes seem to have a very slight lag, further investigation recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jul 2023 251,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has a screw in the tread.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 244,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 244,405 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 244,404 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 241,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body has corrosion (wing)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 241,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack end gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body has corrosion (wing)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 230,570 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 230,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 219,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 329,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 190,216 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 190,216 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 171,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 147,130 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 147,125 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2012 126,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,962 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,466 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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WV55 AOO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV55 AOO, 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 WV55 AOO registered?

WV55 AOO is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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