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OU53 HJG

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HJG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

Pass 3 Nov 2012 83,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 54,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 44,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,656 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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OU53 HJG is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OU53 HJG, 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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What year was OU53 HJG registered?

OU53 HJG is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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