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GY03 VDE

2003 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests37 (24 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate64.9%

Mileage

205,025 mi
Last recorded205,025 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VDE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 13 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018 205,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high possible pattern issue too (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlmaps deteriorated, oil leaks, suspension worn, front pads and discs worn, n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 19 Dec 2017 200,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 197,988 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 197,988 miles

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

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 194,605 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 194,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 191,242 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 191,242 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 188,304 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 188,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 184,885 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 184,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 179,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 173,719 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 173,719 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 167,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 161,724 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 161,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

osf outer cv gaiter has grease on it

rear brake pads getting low & discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 156,447 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 156,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 150,161 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 150,161 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 145,771 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 145,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 139,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 131,370 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 131,370 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes splitting

both front brake hoses perished

both os tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 101,576 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,629 miles

o/s/front n/s/font and n/s/rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,696 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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GY03 VDE is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.9%.

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 GY03 VDE, 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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GY03 VDE is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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