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FL53 WSY

2003 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,690 mi
Last recorded137,690 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WSY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 137,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,789 miles

Offside mid out outer sill

Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside mid out outer sill

Pass 14 Oct 2016 116,379 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 116,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,037 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 103,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,242 miles

Large dent in N/S outer sill panel.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 98,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Large dent in N/S outer sill panel.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,897 miles

Dent in N/S outer sill panel.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 91,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Dent in N/S outer sill panel.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,362 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 85,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,693 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,337 miles

Damage nsr sill

Engine warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage nsr sill

Engine warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,241 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 WSY is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FL53 WSY, 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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FL53 WSY is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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