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NK53 BUO

2003 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

266,523 mi
Last recorded266,523 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BUO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 266,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

hazard warning switch loose but still works

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 254,002 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

oil leak

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 232,613 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 215,427 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 204,011 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 203,718 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 194,178 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 194,173 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

slight noise on steering unable to find any free play needs further investigation

Pass 29 Sep 2011 182,417 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 182,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 145,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 109,857 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,066 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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NK53 BUO is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NK53 BUO, 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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NK53 BUO is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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