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OV53 ZST

2003 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ZST
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,151 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 adv wa (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2024 97,164 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 97,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall shows evidence of being run underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 93,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 93,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 87,475 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 87,432 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,425 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,929 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,751 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 70,751 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,937 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 59,937 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,244 miles

n/s cv gaitor slightly deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,146 miles

rear brake pads wearing low at inner side

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,773 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,007 miles

Brake pedal creeps

Fail 12 Jan 2007 29,947 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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 ZST is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OV53 ZST, 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 OV53 ZST registered?

OV53 ZST is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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