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NJ08 HLE

2008 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,430 mi
Last recorded157,430 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 HLE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 157,430 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 149,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight uneven wear - rear tyres

Fail 30 Nov 2018 125,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight uneven wear - rear tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 May 2017 96,286 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,394 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,802 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,792 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,399 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 59,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,628 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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NJ08 HLE is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NJ08 HLE, 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 NJ08 HLE registered?

NJ08 HLE is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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