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YC08 OYW

2008 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,282 mi
Last recorded107,282 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OYW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,147 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener and phone holder (8.3.1e)

engine management lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,725 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,177 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted in rear of vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,175 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted in rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,202 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YC08 OYW is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC08 OYW, 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 YC08 OYW registered?

YC08 OYW is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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