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PJ52 EFN

2003 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,173 mi
Last recorded162,173 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 EFN
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 162,173 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 152,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 125,831 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 125,070 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked bolt loose (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,902 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge getting close to legal limit

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,066 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 53,066 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,054 miles

Both front brake discs severly corroded on inner faces, imbalance readings high.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,054 miles

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

Both front brake discs severly corroded on inner faces, imbalance readings high.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,858 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,320 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,590 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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PJ52 EFN is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ52 EFN, 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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PJ52 EFN is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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