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2008 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

256,167 mi
Last recorded256,167 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VPN
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 256,167 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 256,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 247,768 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 247,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 240,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 231,588 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn noisey (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 231,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn noisey (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 223,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 5 Jan 2016 223,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 18 Jun 2015 214,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 214,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 191,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 179,167 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 160,255 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 160,255 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 144,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 130,520 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 117,044 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 117,044 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 86,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,744 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 24,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,202 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47 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 VPN is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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