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YP55 GVD

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

341,512 mi
Last recorded341,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 GVD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 341,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 333,847 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 329,529 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 329,528 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 325,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 321,069 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 315,986 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 301,578 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 275,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 241,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 205,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 170,481 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 136,488 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 101,186 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 99,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 99,425 miles

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

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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YP55 GVD is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige 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 YP55 GVD, 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 YP55 GVD registered?

YP55 GVD is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 GVD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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