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KV53 ACU

2003 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,680 mi
Last recorded199,680 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ACU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 199,680 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 199,680 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 198,453 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 198,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes upper and lower worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb passing white light instead of amber. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes upper and lower worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 194,904 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 194,895 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 190,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 186,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 180,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 177,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 152,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 143,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 127,892 miles

oil leak n/s/f

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,352 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,124 miles

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

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

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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KV53 ACU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KV53 ACU, 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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KV53 ACU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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