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LM03 VDA

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

160,780 mi
Last recorded160,780 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VDA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 160,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 148,229 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 148,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 141,900 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2014 141,900 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,294 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 127,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 123,129 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 107,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,433 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)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 86,433 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,282 miles

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

N/S/R outer tyre wall damaged in two places

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,962 miles

1/cuts in n/s/r tyre †2/n/s/r light lense broken

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,551 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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LM03 VDA 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 LM03 VDA, 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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LM03 VDA is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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