Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2009
61.7% pass rate
from 1,236 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Springs
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.081% fail on Mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.081% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.081% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.081% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.081% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.081% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.081% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.081% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.081% fail on Linkage
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.081% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.081% fail on Pedal
    • 0.081% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.081% fail on Lever
    • 0.081% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.081% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.081% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.97% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.081% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.081% fail on Hinge
      • 0.081% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.081% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.081% fail on Load security
      • 0.081% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.081% fail on Seats
      • 0.081% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Washers (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.081% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.081% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.081% fail on View to rear
      • 0.081% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.89% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment
      • 0.081% fail on Condition
  • 0.81% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.081% fail on Condition
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  • 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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