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WG53 FDD

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,082 mi
Last recorded207,082 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FDD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 207,082 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE - inner edge and split in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

STRONGLY ADVISE - wipers deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 206,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE - inner edge and split in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 192,626 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

nearside wiper deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2014 192,626 miles

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

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 181,555 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 181,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 170,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare not checked due to load in boot

Pass 28 Jul 2011 156,042 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 155,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 144,781 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 144,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 138,255 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 138,255 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 123,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 96,021 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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

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WG53 FDD 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 60%.

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 WG53 FDD, 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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WG53 FDD is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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