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FL53 FNY

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,694 mi
Last recorded125,694 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FNY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 125,694 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 119,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 119,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,241 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 111,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,920 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,123 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,007 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 63,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,251 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,193 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,035 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,094 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,002 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,963 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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FL53 FNY is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL53 FNY, 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 FL53 FNY registered?

FL53 FNY is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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