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OU53 RBY

2003 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,270 mi
Last recorded167,270 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 RBY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 167,270 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 161,619 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

Offside parking brake efficiency only just met, advise adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Oct 2018 143,433 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 143,433 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 131,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 117,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,857 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 99,630 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,478 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 87,440 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 24 May 2011 78,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 75,536 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,039 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 RBY is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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