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YG55 XTR

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,330 mi
Last recorded144,330 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XTR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,330 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 133,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 124,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,131 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,750 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both sides (1.1.A.3e)

engine cover fitted some component cannot check

Pass 3 Apr 2015 73,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,104 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 27,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,717 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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YG55 XTR is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG55 XTR, 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 YG55 XTR registered?

YG55 XTR is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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