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OY53 KHU

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KHU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 79,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 337,562 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 337,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 262,483 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 262,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 178,006 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 178,006 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 1 Oct 2008 175,454 miles

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

both front driveshaft gaitors perished

both rear indicators showing slight white light

brake fluid level possibly low

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

offside front side light slightly dim

oil leak at engine bay

strong advise crackes in windscreen outside zone A close to 40mm

Pass 1 Oct 2008 175,454 miles

both front driveshaft gaitors perished

both rear indicators showing slight white light

brake fluid level possibly low

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

offside front side light slightly dim

oil leak at engine bay

strong advise crackes in windscreen outside zone A close to 40mm

Pass 6 Oct 2007 88,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,364 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 KHU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHU, 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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OY53 KHU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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