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YC05 GVO

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,792 mi
Last recorded177,792 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GVO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 177,792 miles

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

Nearside Front BUMPER NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 172,019 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 243,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 210,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 205,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 176,211 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 157,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 131,901 miles

the n/s/f top suspension links retaining bolt is not the correct length and as been adapted to fit using nuts as spacers. at time of test it is tight and is secure, the presenter was shown and advised to fit correct bolt.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 108,655 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 108,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,367 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 80,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 73,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,634 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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YC05 GVO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC05 GVO, 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 YC05 GVO registered?

YC05 GVO is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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