2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Skoda Scala MOT pass rate and common faults

2,789 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,789 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    72 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    42 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    47 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    34 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    46 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.6%
    24 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Brakes4.8%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  6. Wheels0.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%

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: 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 Scala?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2021 Skoda Scala cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,789 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

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; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Skoda Scala reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).