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AE03 FUM

2003 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

337,483 mi
Last recorded337,483 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FUM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 337,483 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

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

o/s/r + n/s/r shock-absorber bump stops deteriorated

surface corrosion in front & rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion in o/s + n/s sills

surface corrosion in rear axle

welding repairs to front sub-frame

Fail 6 Nov 2020 337,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r + n/s/r shock-absorber bump stops deteriorated

surface corrosion in front & rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion in o/s + n/s sills

surface corrosion in rear axle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 316,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear shock-absorber corroded

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 316,727 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear shock-absorber corroded

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 297,138 miles

Central exhaust corroded but not excessively

Front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion in o/s/f + n/s/f outer sills

Fail 8 Jun 2018 297,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded but not excessively

Front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion in o/s/f + n/s/f outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2017 277,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front chassis has been welded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

front bump stops deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2017 276,621 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front chassis has been welded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

front bump stops deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 253,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre box corroded

rear rebound rubbers deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2015 229,897 miles

heavy surface corrosion in front sub-frame

surface corrosion in exhaust centre section

Pass 20 Jun 2014 206,479 miles

exhaust centre section deteriorated

o/s/f + n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

o/s/f door mirror cover broken

slight oil leak from turbo pipe

surface corrosion in front & rear sub-frames

Fail 14 Jun 2014 206,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre section deteriorated

o/s/f + n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

o/s/f door mirror cover broken

slight oil leak from turbo pipe

surface corrosion in front & rear sub-frames

Pass 14 Jun 2013 187,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box side mounting coroded half off

Fail 22 Jun 2012 175,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 175,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 163,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 154,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 142,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 117,866 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 117,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 90,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,557 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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AE03 FUM is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AE03 FUM, 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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AE03 FUM is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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