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YE03 VBA

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

242,747 mi
Last recorded242,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VBA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 242,747 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 242,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 216,175 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 200,991 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 200,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 188,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 176,245 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 176,245 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 162,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 135,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,898 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front tyres show signs of treadwear

offside and nearside front and offside rear seatbelts are slow on retraction

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,925 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 1 Apr 2009 98,739 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2008 86,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 86,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 73,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,596 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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YE03 VBA 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE03 VBA, 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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YE03 VBA is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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