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YD55 VUG

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,477 mi
Last recorded76,477 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VUG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 76,477 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 76,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,321 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 76,321 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 76,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,358 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,877 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,732 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 57,652 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,633 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,683 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 12,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,521 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,840 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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YD55 VUG is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VUG, 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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YD55 VUG is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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