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SC08 UVV

2008 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

266,166 mi
Last recorded266,166 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UVV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 266,166 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 266,163 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 255,607 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 255,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 243,175 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 243,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 231,233 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 231,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 218,072 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 218,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 206,044 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 206,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 191,431 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 190,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 144,468 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 144,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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SC08 UVV is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SC08 UVV, 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 SC08 UVV registered?

SC08 UVV is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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