2003 Skoda Superb 1.9L Diesel · OU53 HKM
2003 Skoda Superb (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 249,511 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA SUPERB
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU53 HKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 249,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU53 HKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Superb (OU53 HKM) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
OU53 HKM Mileage History
- 16/09/2023219,293 mi
- 16/09/2023219,293 mi
- 07/09/2024235,624 mi+16,331 mi
- 15/09/2025249,511 mi+13,887 mi
- 15/09/2025249,511 mi
Average of roughly 15,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Superb Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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