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LR53 VCJ

2003 Skoda Superb

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,747 mi
Last recorded148,747 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 148,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked along tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 148,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked along tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 145,803 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 145,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,719 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 141,693 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 136,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,319 miles

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

centrall locking faulty.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 130,178 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centrall locking faulty.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 123,538 miles

Oil leak

srs on.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 123,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

srs on.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 117,030 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 117,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 111,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,620 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 104,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 98,288 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,538 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,890 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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LR53 VCJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR53 VCJ, 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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LR53 VCJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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