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GY03 VEW

2003 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

300,002 mi
Last recorded300,002 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VEW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 300,002 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 299,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 278,935 miles

brake servo assistance low

Fail 12 Oct 2010 278,787 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 260,704 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 260,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 228,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 190,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 14 May 2008 190,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 10 May 2007 151,655 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 113,353 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 112,695 miles

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

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 VEW is a 2003 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VEW, 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 GY03 VEW registered?

GY03 VEW is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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