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488 BUC

2011 Skoda Superb

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Superb92,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 BUC
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,540 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 55,540 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,907 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 36,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,088 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,619 miles

Offside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre has two splits in inner sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,652 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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488 BUC is a 2011 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 92,941 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 488 BUC, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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488 BUC is a 2011 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is 488 BUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 BUC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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