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HW03 EBC

2003 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,116 mi
Last recorded196,116 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EBC
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 196,116 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 189,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 173,102 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 173,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 148,979 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 148,978 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 123,559 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,205 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 103,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,979 miles

deteriation nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

deteriation front brake discs

deteriation nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

front offside position lamp dull

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,585 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 49,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,273 miles

advise rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,240 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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HW03 EBC is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW03 EBC, 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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HW03 EBC is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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