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SG53 GGE

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,232 mi
Last recorded168,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GGE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 168,232 miles

INTERCOOLER PIPES LEAKING

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 168,221 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

INTERCOOLER PIPES LEAKING

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 152,329 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 152,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 146,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 139,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 132,534 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,775 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 116,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,997 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,494 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 87,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 76,042 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 76,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,794 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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SG53 GGE is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue 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 SG53 GGE, 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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SG53 GGE is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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