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VHZ 8490

2018 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,396 mi
Last recorded245,396 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Superb55,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 8490
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 245,396 miles

Damage To The Rear N/S Wheel Arch / Wing

Front And Rear Brake Discs Heavily Worn

Gearbox Is Noisy

O/S Rear Tyre Getting Low On Tread

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 12 Nov 2025 234,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 233,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 209,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 156,780 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 156,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 2/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,711 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 113,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers window not working

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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VHZ 8490 is a 2018 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 55,084 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 VHZ 8490, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Superb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VHZ 8490 registered?

VHZ 8490 is a 2018 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is VHZ 8490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHZ 8490 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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