Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2018
87.1% pass rate
from 8,094 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.062% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.099% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.049% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.049% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.049% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.049% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.074% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.037% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
    • 0.012% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.96% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.012% fail on Rod
    • 0.53% fail on Brake performance (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.062% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.049% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.025% fail on Lever
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.012% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Wipers (63% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.93% fail on Suspension (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Springs
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.037% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.80% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (90% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust emissions (92% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.049% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.025% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.062% fail on Transmission
      • 0.049% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Joints
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.099% fail on Attachment
    • 0.037% fail on Condition
  • 0.062% fail on Steering
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.012% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
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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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