Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2011
69.2% pass rate
from 3,180 tests in 2021
(8.9% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.031% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.85% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.063% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.063% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.031% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.031% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.031% fail on Cable
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.57% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.094% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.063% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.031% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.031% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.031% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.031% fail on Condition
    • 0.031% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.031% fail on Lever
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.88% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.094% fail on View to rear
      • 0.094% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.031% fail on Requirements
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 0.97% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.94% fail on Joints
        • 0.063% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.063% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.094% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
    • 0.063% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.031% fail on Tank
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.031% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
    • 0.031% fail on Seats
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Cabs
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 0.57% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.094% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.063% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.031% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.031% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% 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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