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OY53 LBP

2003 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,093 mi
Last recorded246,093 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LBP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 246,093 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 246,085 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill/arch corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 243,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear shock dust covers missing

Pass 10 Oct 2018 237,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 231,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 225,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 225,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 219,466 miles

brake warning light on

oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2014 215,722 miles

Oil leak

rear shock dust covers damaged

service brake efficiency only just met would appear that the brake system require ajust or repair

Fail 13 Oct 2014 215,720 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear shock dust covers damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 210,311 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 210,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 203,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 196,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 183,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 167,653 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 151,710 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 151,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 144,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 125,869 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 LBP is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY53 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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