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KP08 GAU

2008 Skoda Superb

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,925 mi
Last recorded248,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 GAU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 248,925 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front oil light on

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

center exhaust heat shield

Fail 5 Jul 2021 248,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working washer hose torn (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front oil light on

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

center exhaust heat shield

Pass 11 Jul 2020 232,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2019 214,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 196,561 miles

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jun 2018 196,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone innerbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2017 178,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AT FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 178,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AT FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 161,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 161,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,993 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,385 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 71,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,097 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edge

slight inbalance in front brakes of 10%

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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KP08 GAU is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP08 GAU, 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 KP08 GAU registered?

KP08 GAU is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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