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OV53 RPO

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,180 mi
Last recorded185,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RPO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 185,180 miles

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

brake survo action poor

Pass 6 Jun 2017 172,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner edge of tread, keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 172,275 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner edge of tread, keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 158,137 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Change soon (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 158,137 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Change soon (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 144,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 129,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,823 miles

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

both rear road wheels slightly buckled

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

Pass 24 May 2012 90,393 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 90,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 72,385 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/f inner door handle stiff operation

rear brake pads and discs approx 6-8000miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

undertray slightly damaged (secure)

Fail 25 May 2011 72,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

o/s wiper arm hitting a pillar

o/s/f inner door handle stiff operation

rear brake pads and discs approx 6-8000miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

undertray slightly damaged (secure)

Pass 26 May 2010 57,198 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front pads approx.6000 miles.

Front tyres at 3.0mm, but failed MOT on cords exposed.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,977 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All discs carrying surface corrosion due to lack of use.

NSF and OSF sills crushed due to incorrect jacking.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,347 miles

Slight lip on front and rear brake discs.

Fail 6 Jul 2007 34,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight lip on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear suspension bump stop slightly perished

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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OV53 RPO is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV53 RPO, 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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OV53 RPO is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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