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LX08 XMO

2008 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,989 mi
Last recorded133,989 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XMO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 133,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 May 2025 127,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 123,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 May 2024 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,868 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

plastic cover missing from front passenger seat belt but not effecting its operation

Fail 28 Apr 2022 111,859 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi joint has major leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

plastic cover missing from front passenger seat belt but not effecting its operation

Pass 12 May 2021 108,269 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 108,269 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 101,118 miles

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

o/s outer cv boot clip loose

Pass 8 May 2019 95,350 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 91,787 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 91,787 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,520 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,607 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,188 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,754 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 62,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,206 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)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,990 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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LX08 XMO is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LX08 XMO, 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 LX08 XMO registered?

LX08 XMO is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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