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JU53 TAX

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,659 mi
Last recorded140,659 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU53 TAX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 140,659 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 139,335 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 29 May 2012 139,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 131,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs worn

nearside front mirror damaged

Fail 16 May 2011 131,888 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs worn

nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 122,308 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front lamps require attention

Pass 7 Jan 2010 233,735 miles

nearside front lower wishbone bush worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2010 233,734 miles

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

nearside front lower wishbone bush worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2009 211,260 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 211,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 189,728 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 188,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 171,790 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 171,790 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 136,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 136,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 117,819 miles

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 29 Nov 2005 95,305 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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JU53 TAX is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JU53 TAX, 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 JU53 TAX registered?

JU53 TAX is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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