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AD53 FPU

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,156 mi
Last recorded185,156 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FPU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 185,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 182,718 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 179,317 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 176,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 172,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 169,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 165,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 159,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 154,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 146,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 141,919 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 138,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2014 138,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,905 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 133,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 125,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 117,520 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 117,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 110,145 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 22 Nov 2010 110,145 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,021 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 78,021 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,814 miles

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

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

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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AD53 FPU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 AD53 FPU, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD53 FPU registered?

AD53 FPU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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