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LG53 ZJY

2003 Skoda Superb

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,697 mi
Last recorded172,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZJY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 172,697 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust corroding/rusting

Fail 7 Jan 2017 172,697 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust corroding/rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2016 148,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 127,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 127,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,892 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

n/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Servo not retaining vacuum pressure when engine turned of.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,896 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 87,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 76,507 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,507 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,322 miles

engine check lamp on

maximum permissable damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,606 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,928 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,781 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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LG53 ZJY is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG53 ZJY, 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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LG53 ZJY is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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