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AY53 BYL

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,915 mi
Last recorded178,915 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BYL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 178,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 166,057 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 159,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os upper suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 159,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os upper suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 152,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 152,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 138,632 miles

Nearside Front fog light out

engine oil leak and light on dash

Fail 20 Mar 2019 138,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog light out

engine oil leak and light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cut on outer side wall but no cords showing at present

Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,598 miles

Diagnostic light illuminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,226 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. may req head lamp, adjuster's not working very low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and centre rear seat belts not checked due to child seat

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 3 Nov 2014 79,548 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and centre rear seat belts not checked due to child seat

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,775 miles

front tyres 3mm[legal limit 1.6mm]

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 12 Oct 2013 57,668 miles

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

front tyres 3mm[legal limit 1.6mm]

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,728 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,728 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light crossion on both front and rear drake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,916 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,420 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,159 miles

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

rear tyre inner walls have radial splits

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 BYL is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BYL, 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 AY53 BYL registered?

AY53 BYL is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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