Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2003
55.9% pass rate
from 220 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.91% fail on Hazard warning (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.45% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.45% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.45% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.45% fail on Joints
    • 3.2% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.91% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.91% fail on Boot lid (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Boot lid condition (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Undertray (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Body
      • 0.45% fail on Other body component
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 5.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.91% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.91% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.45% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.45% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.45% fail on Servos
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.91% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.91% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Other components
        • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.45% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.91% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.45% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment
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