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OY55 YJF

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

295,693 mi
Last recorded295,693 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YJF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 295,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 285,865 miles

coolant level low

Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 132,922 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 102,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,880 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 64,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear (both) tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 49,475 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,823 miles

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

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

The nearside and the offside rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,629 miles

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

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

The offside front wiper blade just leves a strek on screen may need screen cleaning.

the nearside and offside rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 37,629 miles

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

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

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

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

The offside front wiper blade just leves a strek on screen may need screen cleaning.

the nearside and offside rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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OY55 YJF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY55 YJF, 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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OY55 YJF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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