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WL53 DBU

2003 Skoda Superb

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,743 mi
Last recorded143,743 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 DBU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 143,743 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 143,741 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,081 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 130,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fuel filler cover broken/missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 130,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fuel filler cover broken/missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,868 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened where it joins the hub (2.4.G.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,487 miles

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,487 miles

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

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,976 miles

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,109 miles

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)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,842 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,842 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,745 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,732 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,213 miles

all 4 tyres, tread wear getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,171 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,113 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,615 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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WL53 DBU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WL53 DBU, 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 WL53 DBU registered?

WL53 DBU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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