2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Skoda Kodiaq MOT pass rate and common faults

7,269 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    134 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    144 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    75 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    51 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Brakes2.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Skoda Kodiaq?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2018 Skoda Kodiaq cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,269 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Skoda Kodiaq?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Skoda Kodiaq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).