2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate and common faults

3,129 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,129 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    131 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    77 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    54 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.4%
  2. Tyres10.0%
  3. Lights & electrics8.6%
  4. Brakes8.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak16.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2015 Skoda Rapid?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2015 Skoda Rapid cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,129 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Skoda Rapid?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Skoda Rapid reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).