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OU03 BNL

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

175,368 mi
Last recorded175,368 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BNL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 175,368 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 163,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter has a small split

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 163,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter has a small split

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 163,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer C V Boot has a small split

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 156,651 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 156,649 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 150,298 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 150,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 142,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 142,117 miles

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 133,383 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 133,380 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 126,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 113,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc's scored and worn

Fail 21 May 2013 113,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc's scored and worn

Pass 3 May 2012 100,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 100,895 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,512 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

both headlamps dull

Fail 15 Jun 2010 81,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 69,018 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,626 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 56,626 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,597 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2006 24,126 miles

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

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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OU03 BNL is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OU03 BNL, 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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OU03 BNL is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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