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PE53 DJK

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

260,664 mi
Last recorded260,664 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DJK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 260,664 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 256,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 256,099 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 250,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 250,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 242,400 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 232,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 229,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 212,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 196,779 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 178,978 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 178,978 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 172,264 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

ecu light on

n/s/f tyre at 2mm and bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2015 172,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

ecu light on

n/s/f tyre at 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 163,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp beam image just visible (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 163,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s headlamp beam image just visible (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 152,535 miles

both front to arms mounting bushes perishing

both outer cv boots cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 141,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 141,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 131,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cam belt over-due? [if not previously changed]!

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish/crack!

nsr seat belt slow to recoil (BORDERLINE PSS!).

rear brakes binding slightly and showing imbalance on test.

rear indicators loosing colour.

under tray coming adrift.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 131,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cam belt over-due? [if not previously changed]!

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish/crack!

nsr seat belt slow to recoil (BORDERLINE PSS!).

rear brakes binding slightly and showing imbalance on test.

rear indicators loosing colour.

under tray coming adrift.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 123,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,567 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 112,567 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,296 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 75,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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PE53 DJK is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DJK, 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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PE53 DJK is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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