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GF53 NXU

2003 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NXU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Both Sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,052 miles

nearside front lower ball joint rubber cover could be better

Fail 11 Sep 2014 75,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head light lens slightly misty.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner+outer edge and worn low. (close to limit indcators).

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head light lens slightly misty.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner+outer edge and worn low. (close to limit indcators).

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,990 miles

n/s/f lower front ball joint cover split but not excessive

o/s/r tyre getting low on edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,990 miles

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

n/s/f lower front ball joint cover split but not excessive

o/s/r tyre getting low on edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,728 miles

osr tyre perrished/cracked/split and low (2055516)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 59,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr tyre perrished/cracked/split and low (2055516)

Pass 23 May 2011 55,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,040 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,732 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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GF53 NXU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF53 NXU, 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 GF53 NXU registered?

GF53 NXU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is GF53 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 NXU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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