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DE08 FYU

2008 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,335 mi
Last recorded167,335 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FYU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 167,335 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 167,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 200,975 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber becoming perished

Fail 19 Sep 2016 200,975 miles

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber becoming perished

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 165,926 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 165,926 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 123,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 91,928 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 91,928 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 87,602 miles

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

slight smoke from tail pipe.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 83,146 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,735 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 61,735 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,941 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 30,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 1,885 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 FYU is a 2008 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE08 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

DE08 FYU is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DE08 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 FYU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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