2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

127 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 127 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  6. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.5%
  2. Lights & electrics24.4%
  3. Suspension15.7%
  4. Body & chassis13.4%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Wheels2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2004 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2004 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 127 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).