2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Skoda Enyaq MOT pass rate and common faults

3,108 MOT tests in 2024. 85.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time85.7%
Failed or needed repairs14.3%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,108 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    179 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres11.0%
  2. Lights & electrics1.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags1.7%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Brakes0.2%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All Enyaq years

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Skoda Enyaq?

In 2024, 85.7% of 2021 Skoda Enyaq cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,108 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Skoda Enyaq?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Skoda Enyaq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).