2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate and common faults

1,944 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,944 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    44 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    32 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    38 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached0.9%
    23 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.6%
  2. Tyres8.3%
  3. Lights & electrics4.1%
  4. Brakes3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2018 Skoda Rapid?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2018 Skoda Rapid cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,944 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Skoda Rapid reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).