2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

7,552 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,552 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    207 marked dangerous
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    223 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    106 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Suspension4.0%
  3. Lights & electrics3.3%
  4. Brakes2.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%

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: 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.

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Questions

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

In 2024, 83.5% of 2018 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,552 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

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