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OU03 FVN

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,014 mi
Last recorded75,014 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FVN
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 75,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced interaction with indicator and high beam (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp not working BOTH rear (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

glow plug warning lamp stays on

visit workshop warning on instrument cluster

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,430 miles

Front sub-frame corroded - undertray prevents full inspection

Nearside Front tyre has small blister on inner sidewall

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2018 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front sub-frame corroded - undertray prevents full inspection

Nearside Front tyre has small blister on inner sidewall

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2017 71,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 68,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlamps deteriorated (image slightly reduced)

intercooler pipes leaking oil

offside rear disc pitted

Fail 23 May 2016 68,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlamps deteriorated (image slightly reduced)

intercooler pipes leaking oil

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,281 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 66,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,199 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,097 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 60,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 31 May 2012 55,278 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 55,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 52,575 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 52,575 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010

advise front discs badly worn

advise rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 27 May 2009 42,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 42,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,329 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 31,903 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 25,394 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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OU03 FVN is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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