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MX03 VDJ

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,556 mi
Last recorded165,556 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 VDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 165,556 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s headlight aim on lower limit and poor image

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 160,025 miles

wipers poor

exhaust corroded

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

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

brake pad warning light on ~ new pads fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2012 160,025 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake pad warning light on ~ new pads fitted

exhaust corroded

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

wipers poor

Fail 9 Aug 2012 159,950 miles

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

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

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

dampness around both front calipers

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s headlight image poor

rear number plate water damaged

undertray in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2011 155,535 miles

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

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

damage to sills

front discs worn/ridged

rear discs worn/ridged

rear no.plate poor

Fail 1 Aug 2011 155,535 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

damage to sills

front discs worn/ridged

front sub-frame osr bracket inscure

rear discs worn/ridged

rear no.plate poor

Pass 29 Aug 2010 151,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 146,704 miles

Front tyres worn

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 141,411 miles

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

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

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

horn weak

rear no. plate slightly poor

Pass 29 May 2007 135,738 miles

see advisory sheet dated 25/05/2007 test number 163855047139

Fail 25 May 2007 135,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front number plate water damaged

small pin holes in both outer c v gaitors

Pass 19 May 2006 119,082 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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MX03 VDJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX03 VDJ, 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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MX03 VDJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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