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YF05 AKZ

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,329 mi
Last recorded118,329 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 AKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 118,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,631 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 110,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Top Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,824 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,488 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,738 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 69,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,718 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,158 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,669 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 44,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,976 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 AKZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AKZ, 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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YF05 AKZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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