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FY55 GYR

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,476 mi
Last recorded212,476 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 GYR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 212,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cv gator slightly deterirated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 212,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cv gator slightly deterirated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 209,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 201,460 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 201,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 196,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 194,611 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

Fail 26 Mar 2013 194,514 miles

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

Back of drivers seat has some movement, but secure in upright position

Both rear caliiper piston dust covers appear deteriorated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Slight movement in both front track rod end bondings

Uanble to to clearly inspect condition of both rear inner brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2012 164,450 miles

knocking noise from front nearside unable to find cause at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2011 137,737 miles

Both front outer c.v.boots slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight movement in both front lower wish bone bushes

Slight movement in both front track rod end bondings

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 105,656 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,510 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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FY55 GYR is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY55 GYR, 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 FY55 GYR registered?

FY55 GYR is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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