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YH05 YWU

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,745 mi
Last recorded191,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 YWU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 191,745 miles

BOTH front sills corroding in places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2019 173,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 153,973 miles

Offside Front headlamp has a product slightly reducing light output

Rear (both) rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,610 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 133,610 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,547 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower (rear arms) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,363 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,085 miles

inner edge of osr tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,069 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,819 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,984 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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YH05 YWU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YH05 YWU, 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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YH05 YWU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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