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HX53 FYW

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

209,485 mi
Last recorded209,485 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FYW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 209,485 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 208,488 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 207,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 205,266 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 202,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 199,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 188,078 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 178,319 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 171,203 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 171,203 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 158,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 149,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 135,442 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 123,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 110,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,031 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 91,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,159 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 75,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,293 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,836 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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HX53 FYW is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HX53 FYW, 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 HX53 FYW registered?

HX53 FYW is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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