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AY03 GUH

2003 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,568 mi
Last recorded170,568 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GUH
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 170,568 miles

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Fail 5 May 2016 170,567 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2015 163,327 miles

front brake hoses persihed

Fail 27 Apr 2015 163,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake hoses persihed

Pass 2 May 2014 154,841 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 154,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 150,471 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 149,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 134,649 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 134,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,544 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 120,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 107,695 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 105,246 miles

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

both front upper suspenion arm bushes perished

o/s/f breake hose perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,624 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 86,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 63,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,090 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,341 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,109 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,133 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,003 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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AY03 GUH is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY03 GUH, 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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AY03 GUH is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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