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WX53 LVM

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,649 mi
Last recorded98,649 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LVM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,649 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 98,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,239 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door handle mechanism worn

headlamps deteriorated

rear seat belt inertia reels slow to retract

Fail 23 Sep 2015 94,231 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat belt inertia reels slow to retract

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,522 miles

headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake warning wires rubbing on cv boots

both headlamp beam images poor

some damage to both front outer sills

wiper blades judder

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,138 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear seatbelts slow to retract

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

heavy condensation in o/s headlamp

rear seatbelts slow to retract

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,173 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,735 miles

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

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

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

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in outer side wall but not beep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts slow to recoil.

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the thread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/r tyre worn on both edges.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 56,735 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in outer side wall but not beep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts slow to recoil.

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the thread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/r tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear reg. plates deteriorating

n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

no.plates detetiorating

o/s/r seat belt slow to return

Fail 20 Sep 2008 37,026 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

no.plates detetiorating

o/s/r seat belt slow to return

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,487 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 16,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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WX53 LVM is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WX53 LVM, 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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WX53 LVM is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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