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SG53 GGJ

2003 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,522 mi
Last recorded157,522 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 157,522 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2021 157,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 142,010 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 137,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear door noisy operation

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,834 miles

both front tyres on limits

offside outer c v gaiter seeping grease

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,659 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 119,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,721 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 107,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,439 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 94,439 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,815 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,159 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,914 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,650 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,888 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn and plugged

Fail 29 Oct 2007 48,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn and plugged

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,654 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 GGJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SG53 GGJ, 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 SG53 GGJ registered?

SG53 GGJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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