Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.2% pass rate
from 8,676 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.046% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Brake performance (46% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.046% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.069% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Coil springs (30% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Coil spring (30% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.092% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.081% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.023% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.081% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.081% fail on Horn
    • 0.069% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.012% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.012% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.93% fail on Visibility (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Washers (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on View to rear
      • 0.023% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.36% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Drive shafts (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
    • 0.035% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.023% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.023% fail on Towbar (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Condition
  • 0.092% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.092% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.046% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
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  • Skoda Superb (2015 - 2024)
    Offers limousine levels of comfort and space, but with a very affordable price tag. Efficient engine options include plug-in hybrid models. Boot capacity is truly huge.

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