Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.1% pass rate
from 9,562 tests in 2021
(9.5% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (61% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.063% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.010% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.094% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.073% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Horn
    • 0.052% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.052% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.052% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.031% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.010% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Springs (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs (48% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring (49% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.052% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.052% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads (30% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.052% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.052% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.052% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.021% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.010% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal
    • 0.010% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.010% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.47% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.021% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.43% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.29% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
      • 0.010% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.063% fail on Transmission
      • 0.063% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Joints
    • 0.021% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.010% fail on System
    • 0.010% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.010% fail on Towbar
      • 0.010% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.010% fail on Body
      • 0.010% fail on Other body component
    • 0.010% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.084% fail on Identification of the vehicle (59% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Registration plates (59% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.073% fail on Steering
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
    • 0.031% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.031% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.010% fail on Steering play
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

  • Skoda Superb (2015 on)
    Offers limousine levels of comfort and space, but with a very affordable price tag. Efficient engine options include plug-in hybrid models. Boot capacity is truly huge.

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