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YC05 YPJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,434 mi
Last recorded149,434 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 149,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 143,102 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emits slight blue smoke

Fail 28 Jun 2016 143,101 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,716 miles

Nail in nearside 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)

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front & rear brake discs have surface rust due to standing

n/s/r tyre inner edge low tread

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,545 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 79,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,233 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 YPJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

YC05 YPJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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