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SP03 DXU

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,062 mi
Last recorded153,062 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 DXU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 153,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 151,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 150,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 148,760 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 143,296 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 143,296 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 140,426 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 139,696 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 139,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 136,833 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 136,833 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 128,832 miles

Front pads getting low

N/S/F flexi hose starting to perish

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

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

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

front disks lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2011 121,617 miles

N/S/R tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 12 Jun 2010 101,465 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,165 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 96,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,103 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 87,014 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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SP03 DXU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP03 DXU, 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 SP03 DXU registered?

SP03 DXU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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