2008 Skoda Superb · 1,245 MOT tests
2008 Skoda Superb reliability
2008 Skoda Superbs fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 Superb years (1,245 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- 36.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 128,012
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,245
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Strong point: steering, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Skoda Superb
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.9%
- Suspension13.8%
- Brakes7.6%
- Tyres7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.82%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Side repeater not working 2.89%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.41%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.01%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.44%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.84%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.98%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Skoda Superb reliable?
2008 Skoda Superbs fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 Superb years (1,245 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Skoda Superb MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.82% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.78% of tests), position lamp not working (3.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Skoda Superb have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Skoda Superb shows 128,012 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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