2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

163 MOT tests in 2024. 61.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time61.4%
Failed or needed repairs38.6%
Typical mileage at test128,000

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 dirt8.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low3.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  7. Side repeaters: not working3.1%
  8. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle3.1%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.1%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.6%
  2. Body & chassis19.0%
  3. Brakes13.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.8%
  5. Suspension9.2%
  6. Tyres9.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%

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 2007 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 61.4% of 2007 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 163 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).