Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2013
76.4% pass rate
from 4,015 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.050% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.050% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.050% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.6% fail on Suspension
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.050% fail on Other suspension component (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.100% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.075% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.075% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.075% fail on Lever
    • 0.050% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.90% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.050% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 0.85% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts (59% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Undertray
    • 0.050% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.050% fail on Doors
      • 0.050% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Chassis
      • 0.025% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.025% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.025% fail on System
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
  • 0.77% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.050% fail on Condition
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.075% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2013 cars)
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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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