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YF05 AKU

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,194 mi
Last recorded175,194 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 AKU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 175,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 175,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 175,132 miles

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

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

n/s rear inner edege worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 186,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine check light on

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2012 186,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine check light on

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 168,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine check light on

Fail 20 Feb 2012 168,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine check light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 149,189 miles

offside front bottom ball joint dust seal split

Fail 22 Aug 2011 149,189 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front bottom ball joint dust seal split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,795 miles

offside front lower arm dust seal aplit

Pass 24 Aug 2010 111,380 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cuts in nearside rear and offside rear tyres not reveiling cords

front brake pads getting low

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2010 111,372 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cuts in nearside rear and offside rear tyres not reveiling cords

front brake pads getting low

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated - light output slightly reduced

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,862 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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YF05 AKU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF05 AKU, 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 YF05 AKU registered?

YF05 AKU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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