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SP03 HJV

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

305,993 mi
Last recorded305,993 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 305,993 miles

boot lock inop

brake pad warning light on

door handles stiff to operate

engine breather pipe split

engine oil leaks

front pipe nut missing

fuel light on

n/s/ reverse light inop

n/s/f tyre worn very low(raised tread pattern)

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

no spare wheel

play in n/s/f (front) upper suspension arm

seat belts slow to retract(more so on n/s)

tyre sizes 205/55r16

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2011 305,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

boot lock inop

brake pad warning light on

door handles stiff to operate

engine breather pipe split

engine oil leaks

front pipe nut missing

fuel light on

n/s/ reverse light inop

n/s/f tyre worn very low(raised tread pattern)

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

no spare wheel

play in n/s/f (front) upper suspension arm

seat belts slow to retract(more so on n/s)

tyre sizes 205/55r16

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2010 303,222 miles

offside front tyre 2.8mm

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all seat belts slow to retract

boot only works with key

brake pad warning light on

dampness on offside rear caliper lever

light scratches on windscreen

nearside outer cv boot cracked

nearside rear central locking inop

nearside rear reverse light inop

nearside rear side light dull

offside front lower front arm ball joint gaitor torn

offside front upper front arm bush starting to become adrift

offside shocker cover adrift

oil leak from engine

oil leak from intercooler pipes

pass wiper torn

rear brakes slightly tight

rear c pillar trim loose

rear discs corroded

slight fraying on nearside rear seat belt

tyre size 205/55/16

wheel trims damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2010 303,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all seat belts slow to retract

boot only works with key

brake pad warning light on

dampness on offside rear caliper lever

light scratches on windscreen

nearside outer cv boot cracked

nearside rear central locking inop

nearside rear reverse light inop

nearside rear side light dull

offside front lower front arm ball joint gaitor torn

offside front tyre 2.8mm

offside front upper front arm bush starting to become adrift

offside shocker cover adrift

oil leak from engine

oil leak from intercooler pipes

pass wiper torn

rear brakes slightly tight

rear c pillar trim loose

rear discs corroded

slight fraying on nearside rear seat belt

tyre size 205/55/16

wheel trims damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 295,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 295,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 270,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 270,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2008 269,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

slight free play in nearside steering rack track rod

Fail 1 Sep 2008 269,369 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight free play in nearside steering rack track rod

Fail 13 Aug 2008 269,369 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear door does not open

slight free play in nearside steering rack track rod

Pass 16 Aug 2007 209,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 120,428 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 May 2006 120,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 69,015 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 HJV is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SP03 HJV, 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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SP03 HJV is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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