Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2006
56.3% pass rate
from 368 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
    • 0.27% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.27% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.54% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Seats (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Passenger's seat (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Body
      • 0.54% fail on Other body component
      • 0.27% fail on Panel
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Hose
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Towbar
      • 0.27% fail on Other towbar components
  • 11% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.82% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres
    • 5.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.54% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.82% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.82% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.54% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Steering play
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.9% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
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