2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

316 MOT tests in 2024. 64.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time64.9%
Failed or needed repairs35.1%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 316 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  2. Side repeaters: not working3.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.4%
  2. Suspension18.0%
  3. Brakes12.3%
  4. Body & chassis7.6%
  5. Tyres7.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 64.9% of 2008 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 316 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; side repeaters: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).