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HX03 XYL

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,418 mi
Last recorded145,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XYL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 145,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 105,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

condensation in nearside headlamp.

front outer sills damaged.

front sub-frame corroded.

offside front brake pad warning wire broken.

Fail 30 May 2014 105,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

condensation in nearside headlamp.

front outer sills damaged.

front sub-frame corroded.

offside front brake pad warning wire broken.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,014 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,464 miles

rear no plate faded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 92,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate faded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,672 miles

o/s lower swivel boot split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 88,670 miles

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

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

o/s lower swivel boot split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,074 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine & bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn & corroded on inner face

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

inner front brake pads appear low

offside rear tyre tread balding on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn & corroding

rear brake pads low

rear number plate deteriorated , recommend replace

slight drag on nearside rear wheel , suspect brake

slight judder on wipers , recommend replace

Fail 5 Jun 2010 82,977 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine & bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn & corroded on inner face

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

inner front brake pads appear low

offside rear tyre tread balding on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn & corroding

rear brake pads low

rear number plate deteriorated , recommend replace

slight drag on nearside rear wheel , suspect brake

slight judder on wipers , recommend replace

Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,328 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Jun 2009 78,312 miles

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

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 68,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,201 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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HX03 XYL is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX03 XYL, 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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HX03 XYL is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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