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Superb Se L Iv Phev S-A: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 560 MOT tests, the Superb Se L Iv Phev S-A returns 87.0% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is shock absorber damaged to the extent. Windscreen damage and a defective wiper blade round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 37,326, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
21 occurrences · 3.8% of tests
- 02
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
15 occurrences · 2.7% of tests
- 03
Wiper blade defective
12 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 04
A tyre seriously damaged
9 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 05
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
8 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 06
A tyre cords visible or damaged
7 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 07
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
4 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 08
Reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
4 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 09
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
4 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 10
A tyre seriously damaged
4 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£80–£140
If every one of this Superb SE L IV Phev S A's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Tools that pre-empt a retest.
Picked against this car's top failure patterns. Affiliate links to Amazon UK — we earn a small cut at no cost to you. Disclosed up-front, doesn't shape the data.
Item 01 · Amazon UK
Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades
Cheap wipers fail the test on smear streaks. Bosch Aerotwins last a winter and clear a screen properly.
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Item 02 · Amazon UK
Digital tyre-tread depth gauge
Five quid for a gauge beats £150 for a retest. UK MOT minimum is 1.6mm — most testers fail anything below 2mm to be safe.
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Buying or keeping a Superb SE L IV Phev S A?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Superb SE L IV Phev S A and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.