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AF53 FMO

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 FMO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,605 miles

Air-con belt damaged and rubbing on an insecure bracket

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and white smoke on idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 119,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern at all (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern at all (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Air-con belt damaged and rubbing on an insecure bracket

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and white smoke on idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,811 miles

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

warning light on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,046 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 97,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,350 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,550 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 51,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,956 miles

rear brake pads about 75% worn

Fail 11 Dec 2009 44,921 miles

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

rear brake pads about 75% worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,036 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,495 miles

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

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

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

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 FMO is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF53 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

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

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