2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

163 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.2%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 163 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    11 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating2.5%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes21.5%
  2. Lights & electrics21.5%
  3. Body & chassis16.6%
  4. Suspension10.4%
  5. Tyres9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.3%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%

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: 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 2005 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2005 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 163 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).