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Superb Se L Tdi S-A: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 1,143 MOT tests, the Superb Se L Tdi S-A returns 86.4% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is windscreen damage. Shock absorber damaged to the extent and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 46,283, 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
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
37 occurrences · 3.2% of tests
- 02
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
37 occurrences · 3.2% of tests
- 03
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
30 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 04
A tyre seriously damaged
24 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 05
A tyre cords visible or damaged
19 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 06
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
13 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 07
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
10 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 08
Audible warning inoperative
8 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 09
A tyre seriously damaged
6 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
A tyre seriously damaged
6 occurrences · 0.5% 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
£120–£190
If every one of this Superb SE L Tdi 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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Buying or keeping a Superb SE L Tdi 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 Tdi 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.