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OY53 DWG

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,053 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 38,053 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,981 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test not allowing a full inspection.

Engine under tray fitted at time of test, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,593 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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OY53 DWG is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY53 DWG, 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 OY53 DWG registered?

OY53 DWG is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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