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Y8 EAJ

2018 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,885 mi
Last recorded137,885 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Superb55,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 EAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 137,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 97,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,138 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 92,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,663 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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Y8 EAJ is a 2018 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y8 EAJ, 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.

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What year was Y8 EAJ registered?

Y8 EAJ is a 2018 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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