Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2014
80.1% pass rate
from 4,958 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2014 cars)
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.081% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.020% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.081% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.1% fail on Springs
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.99% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.061% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.020% fail on Lever
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Washers (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on View to rear
      • 0.061% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.020% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.99% fail on Compression ignition (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.50% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.040% fail on Doors
      • 0.040% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.061% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.061% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Power steering
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
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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