2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

6,732 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,732 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    167 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    146 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    86 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    65 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Suspension6.5%
  3. Lights & electrics2.9%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2019 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2019 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,732 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; 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 2019 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).