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YE05 VWR

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

238,461 mi
Last recorded238,461 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 VWR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 238,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2019 238,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2018 234,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 228,792 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 228,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 220,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 202,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad wear indicator on

covers on engine not allowing full inspection

covers under car not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2015 202,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

brake pad wear indicator on

covers on engine not allowing full inspection

covers under car not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2014 184,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 184,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 164,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 146,887 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside front and offside front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls but not down to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2011 122,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,057 miles

offside front tyre inner side wall splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,013 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 90,013 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 89,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,950 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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YE05 VWR is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE05 VWR, 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 YE05 VWR registered?

YE05 VWR is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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