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DB08 ABY

2008 Skoda Superb

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,197 mi
Last recorded151,197 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 ABY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 151,197 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 151,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 132,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 120,656 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 120,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,357 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 97,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp aim too low valve broken from anchor bracket (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp bolts broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,497 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 90,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 72,599 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 66,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,196 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,261 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 32,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,210 miles

All tyres worn

Minor damage to NSF and OSR tyres

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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DB08 ABY is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DB08 ABY, 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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What year was DB08 ABY registered?

DB08 ABY is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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