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YC53 UUM

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,831 mi
Last recorded185,831 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UUM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 185,831 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 173,226 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 173,191 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 159,232 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 159,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 143,222 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 143,124 miles

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 130,042 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 130,042 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 124,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 102,264 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 102,134 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 68,692 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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YC53 UUM is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC53 UUM, 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 YC53 UUM registered?

YC53 UUM is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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