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GN53 LCG

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,381 mi
Last recorded152,381 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LCG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 152,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 144,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,062 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber ferrule cover deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber ferrule cover deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,808 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 131,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,153 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 124,279 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,527 miles

EML on

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,537 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 113,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,449 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,902 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,860 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,235 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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GN53 LCG is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN53 LCG, 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 GN53 LCG registered?

GN53 LCG is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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