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FP03 ZVU

2003 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,901 mi
Last recorded169,901 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZVU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 169,901 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 155,006 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 154,811 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 147,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to limits

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 147,348 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn to limits

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 139,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2014 139,699 miles

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 135,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 124,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,743 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 111,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot full not allowing for full inspection

nearside rear door does not open from outside or inside (Insp Man 6.2) not allowing for full inspection

offside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,196 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot full not allowing for full inspection

nearside rear door does not open from outside or inside (Insp Man 6.2) not allowing for full inspection

offside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2008 84,517 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 84,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,592 miles

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

both rear tyres punctured

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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FP03 ZVU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP03 ZVU, 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 FP03 ZVU registered?

FP03 ZVU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FP03 ZVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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