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YF03 BUK

2003 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BUK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 156,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 147,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 147,995 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 146,334 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 146,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 142,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 139,548 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 139,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 126,785 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 126,785 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,275 miles

1.corrosion on all brake discs 2.n/s rear tyre worn low on tread 3.front undertray loose and damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2011 98,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1.corrosion on all brake discs 2.n/s rear tyre worn low on tread 3.front undertray loose and damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 89,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 74,803 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 74,803 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 58,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 46,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,501 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)

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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YF03 BUK is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF03 BUK, 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 YF03 BUK registered?

YF03 BUK is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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