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AR03 KDF

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,210 mi
Last recorded137,210 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 KDF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 137,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen badly cracked on upper edge.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 130,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 130,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 122,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Mar 2012 133,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre outrer sidewall has cuts/gouges but not deep enopugh to reach the ply/cord.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 113,853 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre outrer sidewall has cuts/gouges but not deep enopugh to reach the ply/cord.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,822 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 104,822 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,930 miles

Brake and clutch pedals have slight sideways movement when applied simultainiously.

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,440 miles

slight undulation in N/S front tyre wall

Fail 17 Mar 2009 83,440 miles

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

P/S door mirror cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight undulation in N/S front tyre wall

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,373 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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AR03 KDF is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AR03 KDF, 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 AR03 KDF registered?

AR03 KDF is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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