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GN03 AOW

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,308 mi
Last recorded186,308 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 AOW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 186,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 186,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 182,734 miles

headlamps slightly cloudy at time of test.

n/s/r roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

paint & underseal coming of outer sills not corroded to x/s at time of test.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 182,643 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

headlamps slightly cloudy at time of test.

n/s/r roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

paint & underseal coming of outer sills not corroded to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 178,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2016 173,205 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 173,205 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 166,304 miles

N/S and O/S headlight glasses slightly misted, pattern weak.

O/S rear tyre slightly lumpy

Pass 29 May 2014 160,265 miles

all 4 road wheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 28 May 2014 160,239 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

all 4 road wheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 154,386 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 30 May 2013 154,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f sidelight dim (replace bulb).

Pass 21 May 2012 148,830 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 141,403 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 131,939 miles

some corrosion in both side rear steel brake pipes

some deterioration in both side front flexible brake hoses

Fail 20 May 2010 131,939 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

some corrosion in both side rear steel brake pipes

some deterioration in both side front flexible brake hoses

Pass 22 May 2009 127,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some corrosion in both side rear steel brake pipes

some deterioration in both side front flexible brake hoses

Fail 18 May 2009 127,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some corrosion in both side rear steel brake pipes

some deterioration in both side front flexible brake hoses

Pass 9 May 2008 111,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 111,728 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,243 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 95,243 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,523 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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GN03 AOW is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GN03 AOW, 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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GN03 AOW is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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