Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2012
72.8% pass rate
from 4,344 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.023% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.023% fail on Arm
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.069% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.046% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.023% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.046% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.023% fail on Cable
        • 0.023% fail on Lever
        • 0.023% fail on Linkage
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (38% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.092% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.069% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.069% fail on Lever
    • 0.069% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.53% fail on Washers (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.81% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.44% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.023% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.046% fail on Airbags
      • 0.046% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.99% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Transmission (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.046% fail on Joints
    • 0.092% fail on Doors
      • 0.046% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
    • 0.069% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
      • 0.023% fail on Pipe
      • 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.30% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.023% fail on Steering column
    • 0.023% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.023% fail on Head bearings
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.023% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.023% fail on Anchorages
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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