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FL53 VLH

2003 Skoda Superb

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,556 mi
Last recorded173,556 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VLH
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 173,556 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 156,675 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 144,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,285 miles

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

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

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

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

front subframe corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2014 134,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 122,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,049 miles

STRONG ADVISE play in n/s/f lower ball joint (rear) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,396 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 100,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,198 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,391 miles

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

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

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 VLH is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

FL53 VLH is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is FL53 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 VLH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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