2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

1,748 MOT tests in 2024. 63.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time63.3%
Failed or needed repairs36.7%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,748 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    82 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  5. Side repeaters: not working2.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    76 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.2%
  2. Lights & electrics17.4%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Tyres11.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.6%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 63.3% of 2010 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,748 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).