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YN53 PSO

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,143 mi
Last recorded158,143 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 PSO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 158,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible through cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable or calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 148,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 148,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 140,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 134,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 125,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,206 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 104,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,056 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 89,056 miles

Offside 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,849 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,849 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,585 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight deterioration to both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,382 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,698 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,208 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,307 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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YN53 PSO is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN53 PSO, 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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YN53 PSO is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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