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OV03 ZYU

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,246 mi
Last recorded171,246 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZYU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 171,246 miles

Centre exhyaust deteriated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brakes slight imbalance

Front front pad warning light on pads ok

Front track rod end rubbers slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt damage minor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight lift

Offside Front door handle sticking

Rear all rear seat belts slow to retract

Rear brake discs worn

Rear no plate deteriated

Fail 20 Jun 2016 171,246 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Centre exhyaust deteriated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brakes slight imbalance

Front front pad warning light on pads ok

Front track rod end rubbers slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt damage minor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight lift

Offside Front door handle sticking

Rear all rear seat belts slow to retract

Rear brake discs worn

Rear no plate deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 156,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 156,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 139,596 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 139,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 128,962 miles

BAFFLES IN CENTRE EXHAUST BOX HAVE BECOME DETACHED AND RATTLE LOUDLY.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 128,962 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)

BAFFLES IN CENTRE EXHAUST BOX HAVE BECOME DETACHED AND RATTLE LOUDLY.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 120,060 miles

play track rod end rubber mounts

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

air noise servo or air con

slight damage to nsr seat belt and slow to retract

slight deteriation front head lamps

slight deteriation rear no plate

vibration exhaust

Fail 3 Jul 2012 120,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

air noise servo or air con

play track rod end rubber mounts

slight damage to nsr seat belt and slow to retract

slight deteriation front head lamps

slight deteriation rear no plate

vibration exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,216 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 103,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP PROBLEM PROBABLY CAUSED BY HEADLAMP GLASS BECOMING SEMI OPAQUE DESTROYING THE BEAM PATTERN.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 63,849 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 50,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,234 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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OV03 ZYU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV03 ZYU, 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 OV03 ZYU registered?

OV03 ZYU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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