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AF53 FLW

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,688 mi
Last recorded160,688 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 FLW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 160,688 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 152,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 140,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Oct 2015 140,253 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,221 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s/r tyre sidewalls worn smooth on top edge

Fail 5 Nov 2014 130,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s/r tyre sidewalls worn smooth on top edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,727 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 116,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Nov 2012 103,388 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 88,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 88,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,794 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 77,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all discs pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,271 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,529 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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AF53 FLW is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 FLW, 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 AF53 FLW registered?

AF53 FLW is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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