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RK53 DLU

2003 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,692 mi
Last recorded160,692 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 DLU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 160,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 158,504 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 158,504 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 143,624 miles

n/s/f cv boot slight perishing and slight cracks front drop links slight movement

Pass 22 Sep 2016 135,529 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various small chips to windscreen

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Fail 22 Sep 2016 135,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various small chips to windscreen

both front tyres worn unevenly)(ADVANCED

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,930 miles

some wear and corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,172 miles

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

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,397 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 66,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,612 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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RK53 DLU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Grey 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 RK53 DLU, 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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RK53 DLU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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