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WJ53 HZB

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,505 mi
Last recorded163,505 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 HZB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 163,505 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 149,287 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 144,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 144,600 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 139,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 139,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 131,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 131,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,332 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 121,332 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,864 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight noise from steering column area

Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,325 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 96,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,473 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 82,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,997 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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WJ53 HZB is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ53 HZB, 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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WJ53 HZB is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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