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YD55 ABV

2005 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

291,027 mi
Last recorded291,027 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 ABV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 291,027 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 268,337 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 241,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 220,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 190,723 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre run flat.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 166,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 139,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 138,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 117,448 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 117,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YD55 ABV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YD55 ABV, 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 YD55 ABV registered?

YD55 ABV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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