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LY54 YSE

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,310 mi
Last recorded147,310 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YSE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 147,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,034 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 141,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 133,341 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 133,322 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 122,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,890 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Both front tyres are devoid of tread on the inner and outer edges

Both rear tyre treads getting low inner edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,538 miles

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

small cracks in the nearside front tyre on the inner side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,151 miles

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

offside front tyre has cracks on the inner side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2010 79,151 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cracks on the inner side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,614 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,972 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 29,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,872 miles

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

N/S/R DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,978 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 25,887 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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LY54 YSE is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY54 YSE, 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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LY54 YSE is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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