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OU53 RBV

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,720 mi
Last recorded147,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2024 147,720 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 147,456 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 147,241 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 135,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,186 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 104,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,627 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 79,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,559 miles

Both front tyre treads low

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and swollen

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded and swollen

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,969 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)

The offside headlight washer jet is slightly weaker then the nearside front but still cleaning

Fail 12 Jul 2013 53,874 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 45,844 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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,374 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,026 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,635 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,768 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,029 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 RBV is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RBV, 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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OU53 RBV is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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