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GJ52 GAA

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,751 mi
Last recorded196,751 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 GAA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 196,751 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 181,660 miles

corrosion middle of n/s outer sill ( drain hole thats got bigger through corrosion ) not in a perscribed area

Fail 22 Mar 2018 181,650 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head light aims patterns , dull /glazed headlight cover needs clearing low aim poor pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion middle of n/s outer sill ( drain hole thats got bigger through corrosion ) not in a perscribed area

Pass 22 Mar 2017 168,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

both rear tyre tread starting to feather

nearside front corner slightly damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2017 168,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

both rear tyre tread starting to feather

nearside front corner slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2016 163,819 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2016 163,819 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 153,720 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 142,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 136,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,061 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 123,061 miles

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

Offside 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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,588 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,932 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,285 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,480 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 65,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,405 miles

front brake discs startin to wear

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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GJ52 GAA is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ52 GAA, 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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GJ52 GAA is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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