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SA08 VMD

2008 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

308,520 mi
Last recorded308,520 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VMD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 308,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 308,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 299,872 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 299,795 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 293,202 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 293,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 286,165 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 286,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 274,016 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 273,866 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Drivers wiper blade split on lower edge

Rear n/s tyre worn on its inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 256,035 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 255,767 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 236,095 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 235,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres heavily worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 200,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 140,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,980 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,975 miles

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

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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SA08 VMD is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Silver 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 SA08 VMD, 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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SA08 VMD is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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