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AK52 FMO

2003 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

401,154 mi
Last recorded401,154 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 FMO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 401,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 382,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer wall

offside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

Pass 24 Aug 2017 367,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 349,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 326,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 300,855 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 300,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 188,432 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 165,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 147,900 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 147,900 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 128,452 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 128,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,848 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 91,030 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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AK52 FMO is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK52 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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AK52 FMO is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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