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Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 562 MOT tests, the Superb Se Tech 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. A seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 46,149, 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
30 occurrences · 5.3% of tests
- 02
A tyre seriously damaged
18 occurrences · 3.2% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
16 occurrences · 2.8% of tests
- 04
A tyre cords visible or damaged
11 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 05
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
7 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 06
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
5 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 07
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
5 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 08
A tyre seriously damaged
4 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 09
Reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
3 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
2 occurrences · 0.4% 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
£140–£335
If every one of this Superb SE Tech 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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Buying or keeping a Superb SE Tech 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 Tech 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.