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YM05 EWF

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,513 mi
Last recorded187,513 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 EWF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 187,513 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 177,987 miles

Central Rear centre exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 8 Jul 2017 173,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 173,007 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 165,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 165,205 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BEHIND WHEEL TOP JOINT MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 157,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 157,678 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 144,007 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 129,711 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock to lock slightly noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,695 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 114,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,228 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 92,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,571 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 51,542 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,410 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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YM05 EWF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YM05 EWF, 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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YM05 EWF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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