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AY53 AZP

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,295 mi
Last recorded157,295 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 AZP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 157,295 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 157,295 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 137,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 May 2020 137,874 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fail 4 May 2020 137,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs pitted

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear sill ends

offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Nov 2018 132,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 124,654 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 124,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,360 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,243 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,832 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

various small chips in screen

Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,041 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 95,026 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,599 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,084 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

screw in o/s/r tyre (punctured)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,965 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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AY53 AZP is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AY53 AZP, 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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AY53 AZP is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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