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SA08 VPJ

2008 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

244,347 mi
Last recorded244,347 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 244,347 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 236,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 227,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 218,090 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 203,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 195,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 192,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 181,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 172,453 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 158,538 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 158,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 145,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 145,986 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 133,256 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 118,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,891 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 96,363 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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SA08 VPJ is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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