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PX53 UAD

2003 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,765 mi
Last recorded180,765 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UAD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 180,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 161,626 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 161,615 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 142,785 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 142,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2009 123,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 123,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2009 123,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2008 101,892 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 101,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2007 199,574 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 155,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 106,113 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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PX53 UAD is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PX53 UAD, 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 PX53 UAD registered?

PX53 UAD is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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