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YS08 YWA

2008 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

233,132 mi
Last recorded233,132 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YWA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 233,132 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 233,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 220,726 miles

Front and rear N/S tyres dated 2006

Fail 19 Apr 2016 220,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front metal exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Front and rear N/S tyres dated 2006

Pass 29 Oct 2015 209,702 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 209,684 miles

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

Brake warning device defective no assistance from servo (3.3.E.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2014 183,423 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 183,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 165,737 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 165,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 148,086 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 148,066 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 17 Apr 2013 131,855 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 131,812 miles

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

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 Oct 2012 116,872 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 116,823 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 101,431 miles

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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YS08 YWA is a 2008 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YS08 YWA, 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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YS08 YWA is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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