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YR55 VOD

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

228,134 mi
Last recorded228,134 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VOD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 228,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 201,438 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 200,525 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 162,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 139,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 120,140 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,528 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 77,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,991 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,181 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 40,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,623 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 4,288 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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YR55 VOD 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 76.5%.

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 YR55 VOD, 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 YR55 VOD registered?

YR55 VOD is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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