2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Skoda Kodiaq MOT pass rate and common faults

6,880 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,880 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    218 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    118 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    59 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.1%
  2. Tyres3.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.3%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.9%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 Skoda Kodiaq?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2021 Skoda Kodiaq cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,880 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; 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 brakes.

Is the 2021 Skoda Kodiaq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).