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GP53 OKU

2003 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,769 mi
Last recorded221,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OKU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 221,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front headlight aims only just have beam pattern

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

rear pads slightly low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 221,769 miles

both front headlight aims only just have beam pattern

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

rear pads slightly low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 181,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 139,703 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 139,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 107,957 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 107,957 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2009 198,016 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2009 198,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 158,524 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2007 158,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 116,380 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 116,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 76,277 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bushes perishing

nails to both rear tyres

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

underside of vehicle front end oily+greasy

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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GP53 OKU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP53 OKU, 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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GP53 OKU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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