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HG53 UKJ

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,197 mi
Last recorded125,197 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 125,197 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 125,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,785 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,785 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,685 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 95,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,986 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 47,210 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,656 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 34,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,642 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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HG53 UKJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG53 UKJ, 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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HG53 UKJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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