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FX53 VLM

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,877 mi
Last recorded192,877 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VLM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 192,877 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 192,860 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 184,775 miles

engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 184,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link rod bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 177,665 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 177,665 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 169,108 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 161,809 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 161,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 154,233 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 146,269 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 146,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 136,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 123,314 miles

1.front and rear No plates deteriorating

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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,171 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 93,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,068 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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FX53 VLM is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX53 VLM, 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 FX53 VLM registered?

FX53 VLM is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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