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OU53 RBX

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,106 mi
Last recorded138,106 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 RBX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2019 138,106 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,691 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler/pipe work (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 131,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn C links both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler/pipe work (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre void of tread inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

undertray insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2017 124,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre void of tread inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

undertray insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,105 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 117,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,672 miles

head lamp image to to sides poor

Fail 29 Aug 2013 103,672 miles

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

head lamp image to to sides poor

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,882 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,882 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,662 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,267 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,725 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 RBX is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

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

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