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FD03 XSB

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

218,953 mi
Last recorded218,953 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XSB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 218,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Mar 2021 218,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm balljoint play plus dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect plus leaking oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect plus leaking oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 217,293 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 213,335 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded and damaged but not holed

Offside door mirror case damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2019 213,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded and damaged but not holed

Offside door mirror case damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2018 206,188 miles

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Fail 15 Mar 2018 206,001 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users FRONT BUMPER INSECURE (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced DIP AND MAIN BEAM BULBS POSSIBLE INCORRECT FITMENT BOTH O/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SEVERE FEATHERING INNER EDGE BELOW LEGAL LIMIT IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning P.A.S WORKING INTERMITTANTLY (2.3.3a)

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 24 Mar 2017 199,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 199,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper part of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 193,681 miles

P.A.S JUDDERS WHEN STEERING TURNED

Fail 25 Feb 2016 193,475 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT

P.A.S JUDDERS WHEN STEERING TURNED

Pass 5 Feb 2015 182,268 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 182,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 171,642 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER MOST EDGES

Pass 1 Mar 2013 160,096 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 159,987 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 148,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres nearing wear bands

condition of nearside front tyre has cut to inside sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2012 148,564 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear bands

condition of nearside front tyre has cut to inside sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 137,285 miles

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

condition of nearside front tyre inside wall cut not to ply or cord

nearside rear door will not open

Fail 25 Feb 2011 137,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

condition of nearside front tyre inside wall cut not to ply or cord

nearside rear door will not open

Pass 1 Mar 2010 128,032 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front bottom balljoint front

Pass 12 Feb 2009 111,457 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,762 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,046 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 70,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,071 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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FD03 XSB is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD03 XSB, 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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FD03 XSB is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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