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DE08 FYD

2008 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,078 mi
Last recorded149,078 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FYD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 149,078 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,891 miles

front brake discs both sides scored and pitted

front brake pads close to legal limit

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2016 211,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 211,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 194,859 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 194,859 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 171,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 142,990 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,839 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 114,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 26 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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DE08 FYD is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE08 FYD, 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 DE08 FYD registered?

DE08 FYD is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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