Skoda Superb (2005)
2005 Skoda Superb
CarHunch analysed 2,408 real MOT records for the 2005 Skoda Superb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Skoda Superb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.2%, which sits below the UK average of 80% and suggests slightly higher-than-average maintenance needs. More concerning is that nearly one in four of these cars (24.9%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a genuine buyer concern worth investigating on any secondhand example.
At an average mileage of 114,949 miles for a car this age, these Superbs have been driven fairly hard, and the 3.52 average failures per test reflects genuine mechanical wear rather than minor oversights. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension and braking systems, which typically appear among the 13.6 average advisories, and always get a full MOT history check to see whether the specific car has already had dangerous defects flagged.
What to check before buying a 2005 Skoda Superb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 2,293 | 74.1% | 3.52 |
| Petrol (5%) | 113 | 75.9% | 3.38 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 72.2% | 5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 65% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Skoda Superb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Skoda Superb vehicles fall between 82,191 and 145,557 miles.
2005 Skoda Superb — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 113 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Skoda Superb
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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57.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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56.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.5%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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29%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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26.9%
Oil leak
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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