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LR05 YHW

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,978 mi
Last recorded142,978 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YHW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 142,978 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,590 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 134,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 124,515 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,188 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,442 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,526 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 65,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 51,470 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 51,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,802 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 44,802 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,736 miles

Both Front Inner Arch Liners Insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil Level Warning Light Flashing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 25,736 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Inner Splash Guards Insecure.

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

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

Orange Oil Warning flashing Light-On.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 18,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,399 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,916 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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LR05 YHW is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LR05 YHW, 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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LR05 YHW is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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