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OU53 HKB

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,224 mi
Last recorded98,224 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HKB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,224 miles

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

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

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

minor oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,191 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,463 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,921 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,059 miles

windscreen chipped in zone B

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,158 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,903 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)

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 HKB is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU53 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

OU53 HKB is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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