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YG58 DZW

2008 Skoda Superb

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 DZW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 161,288 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 161,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 159,456 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2021 159,456 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2020 158,021 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 158,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and split

Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,392 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,265 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 86,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 39,235 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 39,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 31,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,171 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 22,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YG58 DZW is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG58 DZW, 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 YG58 DZW registered?

YG58 DZW is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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