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OV53 RPU

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RPU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 103,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,256 miles

Engine cooling fan coupling seized.

Exhaust front flexy section slight blow

O\s\f tyre tread low inner & outer edges.

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

Slight fluffing to o\s\f seatbelt.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 94,250 miles

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

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

Engine cooling fan coupling seized.

Exhaust front flexy section slight blow

O\s\f tyre tread low inner & outer edges.

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

Slight fluffing to o\s\f seatbelt.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,814 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,475 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 72,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

n/s/r wheel steel, rest alloy but tyre same size

Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,118 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,478 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RPU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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