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DE08 MHL

2008 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 MHL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,439 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 107,369 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 97,931 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 97,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 91,665 miles

Engine Undertray In Poor Condition And Badly Damaged.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads Looking Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 91,665 miles

Engine Undertray In Poor Condition And Badly Damaged.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads Looking Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,572 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,557 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine top cover rattling?

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,164 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 41,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,578 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 30,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,324 miles

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

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 MHL is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

DE08 MHL is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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