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HJ52 VYY

2003 Skoda Superb

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,360 mi
Last recorded141,360 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VYY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2018 141,360 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brakes getting low

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow / exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 141,273 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brakes getting low

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow / exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2017 135,258 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2017 135,121 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexy joint split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe on calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2016 127,989 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 127,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,094 miles

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

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

object in tyre nearside rear

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake pipe from caliper to hose heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 114,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front brake pipe from caliper to hose heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,200 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 108,195 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,757 miles

EML on.

Offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,088 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,720 miles

spare tyre deflated

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,847 miles

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)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,625 miles

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)

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

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

slight deterioration - rear number plate

Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,316 miles

Deteriation to rear number plate

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HJ52 VYY is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ52 VYY, 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 HJ52 VYY registered?

HJ52 VYY is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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