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YH53 GBV

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,602 mi
Last recorded200,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 GBV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 200,602 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 191,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 181,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 165,313 miles

oil leaking.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 147,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaking.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,854 miles

oil leaking.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 126,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaking.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 113,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,253 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 74,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,333 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 50,146 miles

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

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 20 Sep 2008 40,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,791 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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YH53 GBV is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH53 GBV, 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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YH53 GBV is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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