2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

167 MOT tests in 2024. 62.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time62.3%
Failed or needed repairs37.7%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 167 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle2.4%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.1%
  2. Brakes23.4%
  3. Body & chassis17.4%
  4. Suspension15.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%

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 2006 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 62.3% of 2006 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 167 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).