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PE53 DHV

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,063 mi
Last recorded218,063 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DHV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 218,063 miles

Offside front wing in corroded condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2024 215,208 miles

Both rear seat belts slow to return into spawls.

Nearside headlamp glass going dull and beam slightly out of focus.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 215,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear seat belts slow to return into spawls.

Nearside headlamp glass going dull and beam slightly out of focus.

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded and holed leaving sharp edges

Pass 15 Nov 2023 213,633 miles

Exhaust central silencer in poor corroded condition

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 213,633 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust central silencer in poor corroded condition

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 206,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 206,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deflects-up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 195,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear, swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f sill corroded through, outside 30cm prescribed area

Fail 8 Nov 2021 195,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements gb sticker too close to 1st letter of number plate (must have 5mm gap) (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements gb sticker too close to 1st letter of number plate, (must have 5mm gap) (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear, swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured twice ()

diesel smell under bonnet

o/s/f sill corroded through, outside 30cm prescribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2020 177,464 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 163,854 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 163,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 148,215 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,744 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,583 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and cracked on side wall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and cracked on side wall. (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 124,885 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,595 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 115,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Aug 2013 95,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,020 miles

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

front discs starting to deteriate inner side

offside rear disc starting to deteriate on outer half

Fail 26 Jul 2010 78,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front discs starting to deteriate inner side

offside rear disc starting to deteriate on outer half

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,471 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,515 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 45,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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PE53 DHV is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 PE53 DHV, 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 PE53 DHV registered?

PE53 DHV is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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