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NK53 BWM

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

235,452 mi
Last recorded235,452 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BWM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 235,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine light on

nearside front sun visor missing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 235,449 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine light on

nearside front sun visor missing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 225,272 miles

Engine Managment Light on At Time Of Test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jul 2012 225,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Engine Managment Light on At Time Of Test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Feb 2011 219,916 miles

ADVISE O/S/F HEADLAMP UNIT

Pass 5 Feb 2010 207,823 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn edge of tread

Fail 4 Feb 2010 207,819 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 2 Oct 2008 184,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 153,857 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 153,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 121,199 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 BWM is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NK53 BWM, 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 BWM is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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