Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2010
66.0% pass rate
from 2,149 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.5% fail on Springs
      • 4.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.047% fail on Mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.93% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.047% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.047% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.98% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.14% fail on Brake drums (20 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.047% fail on Cable
        • 0.047% fail on Lever
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.093% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.047% fail on Pedal
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.093% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.093% fail on Lever
    • 0.093% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.047% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.047% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.047% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.047% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.093% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.047% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Washers (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.047% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.047% fail on View to rear
      • 0.047% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.047% fail on Airbags
      • 0.047% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.047% fail on Joints
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.093% fail on Tank
      • 0.093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.093% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.047% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.047% fail on Bracket
    • 0.093% fail on Body
      • 0.093% fail on Other body component
    • 0.093% fail on Doors
      • 0.093% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition
    • 0.047% fail on Undertray
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.093% fail on Condition
  • 0.28% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.093% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.093% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.047% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.047% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

  • Skoda Superb (2008 - 2015)
    Limousine-like amounts of rear legroom. Clever dual tailgate means it's both a hatch and a saloon. GreenLine model is very economical. A lot of car for the money.

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