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AP08 RBU

2008 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,680 mi
Last recorded197,680 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RBU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 197,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 194,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 194,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 184,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 184,866 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap cover missing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 164,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 141,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,410 miles

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

O/S/R & N/S/R tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,568 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45 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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AP08 RBU is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,183 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 AP08 RBU, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP08 RBU is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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