CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ53 OEA

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,947 mi
Last recorded140,947 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OEA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 140,947 miles

rear number plate delaminating.small chips to screen.front brake discs worn.n/s/f tyre on limits and o/s/f low on tread.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 140,947 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate delaminating.small chips to screen.front brake discs worn.n/s/f tyre on limits and o/s/f low on tread.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 128,033 miles

rear number plate delaminating.o/s/f tyre on limits and cut to inner tyre wall.both front brake hoses perishing.n/s/r shockobsorber leaking.flat spot to n/s/r tyre.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 128,033 miles

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

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

rear number plate delaminating.o/s/f tyre on limits and cut to inner tyre wall.both front brake hoses perishing.n/s/r shockobsorber leaking.flat spot to n/s/r tyre.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 112,455 miles

no spare wheel.small chips to screen.front brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 112,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

no spare wheel.small chips to screen.front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 96,973 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.both rear tyres flat spots.both front brake hoses starting to perish.12% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 73,844 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to limits.slight perishing to both front c.v.boots and front brake hoses.rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,425 miles

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

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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ53 OEA is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PJ53 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ53 OEA?

You can check the full history of PJ53 OEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ53 OEA registered?

PJ53 OEA is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is PJ53 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ53 OEA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ53 OEA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ53 OEA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.