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OU03 LYA

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,416 mi
Last recorded203,416 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LYA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 203,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 191,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 191,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 177,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very near the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 162,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 150,621 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 150,617 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 138,081 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 135,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 122,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 112,056 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 112,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2009 61,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 61,470 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 50,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,286 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 LYA is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OU03 LYA, 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 LYA is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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