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Superb SE L Tsi S A

917 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Superb SE L Tsi S As pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.

That's 15.1 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,988 tracked models — a confident result.

Pass

90.8%

Pass-after-fix

2.7%

Fail

6.2%

Avg miles

26,718

Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%

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Superb Se L Tsi S-A: a strong MOT record by UK norms

Across 917 MOT tests, the Superb Se L Tsi S-A returns 90.8% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. Windscreen damage and a seriously damaged tyre round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 26,718, 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.

  1. 01

    A tyre seriously damaged

    24 occurrences · 2.6% of tests

  2. 02

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    11 occurrences · 1.2% of tests

  3. 03

    A tyre seriously damaged

    9 occurrences · 1.0% of tests

  4. 04

    A tyre cords visible or damaged

    6 occurrences · 0.7% of tests

  5. 05

    A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

    5 occurrences · 0.5% of tests

  6. 06

    Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

    3 occurrences · 0.3% of tests

  7. 07

    Reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    3 occurrences · 0.3% of tests

  8. 08

    Audible warning inoperative

    3 occurrences · 0.3% of tests

  9. 09

    a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

    2 occurrences · 0.2% of tests

  10. 10

    Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

    2 occurrences · 0.2% 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.

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Buying or keeping a Superb SE L Tsi 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 Tsi 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.