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SL53 APY

2003 Skoda Superb Elegance TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,036 mi
Last recorded80,036 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb Elegance TDI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,085 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 47,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,335 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,287 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut init

Pass 25 Aug 2008 25,983 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 25,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,304 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb Elegance TDI?

Based on 408 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
10,241
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Registration plate lamp not working 6
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4
Headlamp aim too low 4
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SL53 APY is a 2003 Skoda Superb Elegance TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb Elegance TDI fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL53 APY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Superb Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL53 APY is a 2003 Skoda Superb Elegance TDI, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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