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SA08 VME

2008 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,407 mi
Last recorded269,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 269,407 miles

Central Front Need new rubber gear quadrant replacing, gears iffie,

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Water dripping , not sure, may have been steam cleaned?

Fail 6 Jan 2020 269,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Aiming up, and wobbling when car static, (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged lap fried, (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting at any sort of speed, (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Clutch pedal rubber missing,

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front smoke coming from drivers side air vents,

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,132 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,410 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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SA08 VME is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SA08 VME, 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 SA08 VME registered?

SA08 VME is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is SA08 VME safe to buy?

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