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GP53 PDO

2003 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

237,653 mi
Last recorded237,653 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 237,653 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 237,643 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 224,080 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 223,768 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 212,640 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.5.C.1a)

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

number plate light slightly dim

Pass 25 Oct 2014 205,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 192,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 192,462 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 175,789 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 175,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 165,477 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate damaged

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 19 Oct 2010 147,621 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 145,385 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 120,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 90,595 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 90,436 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

damage to vehicle underside

number plates in poor condition

play to suspension bushes

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 61,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 34,155 miles

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in nearside front tyre/tyres perishing,cut+wearing on edges/hazard switch hard to get at.

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 PDO is a 2003 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PDO, 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 GP53 PDO registered?

GP53 PDO is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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