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LX53 KHD

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

272,950 mi
Last recorded272,950 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KHD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 272,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 213,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front upper rear arm back bushs starting to split and perish

exhaust flexi outer mesh split

n/s front tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

o/s front headlight melted making headlight beam pattern not very clear

oil leak on engine (turbo pipe?)

oil leak on gearbox ?

slight movement in o/s front lower arm front ball joint

Fail 7 Nov 2009 213,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front upper rear arm back bushs starting to split and perish

exhaust flexi outer mesh split

n/s front tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

o/s front headlight melted making headlight beam pattern not very clear

oil leak on engine (turbo pipe?)

oil leak on gearbox ?

slight movement in o/s front lower arm front ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2008 157,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 136,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,920 miles

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

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

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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LX53 KHD is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX53 KHD, 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 LX53 KHD registered?

LX53 KHD is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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