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AF03 BXL

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,825 mi
Last recorded151,825 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BXL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 151,825 miles

All tyres are worn close to the legal limit

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 151,780 miles

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

All tyres are worn close to the legal limit

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 151,244 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 124,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,493 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)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 105,090 miles

the front brake hoses are just starting to perish

the rear tyres are worn to 2.5mm

Pass 10 May 2010 94,977 miles

the cv boots are deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2010 94,943 miles

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

the cv boots are deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 84,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 76,250 miles

both cv gaiters are deteriorated and are starting to leak grease

Pass 14 May 2007 65,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 55,583 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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AF03 BXL is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF03 BXL, 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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AF03 BXL is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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