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OU03 OPG

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,458 mi
Last recorded150,458 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 OPG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 150,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 150,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs have slight runout, both sides

Nearside Front Headlamp was condensated but quickly burnt off with light on, will return.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber the inner rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs have slight runout, both sides

Slight movement in front engine mount bracket

Fail 23 Sep 2021 147,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon bulb and discharge unit fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm suspect tracking fault (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs have slight runout, both sides

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tear in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber the inner rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs have slight runout, both sides

Fail 8 Jun 2021 147,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 134,276 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

slight leak at o/s front flexi exhaust

Fail 12 Jun 2020 134,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,826 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 119,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,111 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting detached

Fail 23 Apr 2018 119,111 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 92,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,457 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,457 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,975 miles

hazard light switch working intermittantly, works ok at time of test

headlight pattern poor

wipers getting poor

Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

hazard light switch working intermittantly, works ok at time of test

headlight pattern poor

nsr tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall no cords showing

osf tyre bald edges

wipers getting poor

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,623 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre slight cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,348 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,042 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,543 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,463 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 OPG is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPG, 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 OPG is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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