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YC05 PDO

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,156 mi
Last recorded196,156 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PDO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 196,156 miles

both rear and offside front tyres uneven wear (stepped out)

engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 196,125 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear and offside front tyres uneven wear (stepped out)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 185,265 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

slight uneven wear at both front tyres (edges)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 184,775 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

slight uneven wear at both front tyres (edges)

Pass 8 May 2013 174,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 162,652 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 162,291 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 10 May 2012 150,757 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 150,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,525 miles

both rear brake discs worn

slight movement at front brake pads (in carrier) resulting in noise but not considered dangerous

smoke emmited under heavy acceleration, not considered excessive

Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,183 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 124,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 115,953 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 90,173 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 PDO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC05 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

YC05 PDO is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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