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YA55 OBJ

2006 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,767 mi
Last recorded164,767 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Superb97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 OBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 164,767 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 164,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 159,533 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 156,575 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 156,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 151,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 143,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 143,069 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 133,715 miles

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

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre split on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 133,715 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre split on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 126,075 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 126,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 118,664 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 118,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 114,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 109,356 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 103,477 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,477 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2010 92,778 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,201 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YA55 OBJ is a 2006 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 97,144 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 YA55 OBJ, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA55 OBJ is a 2006 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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