2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

2,661 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,661 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    84 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    76 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  10. Side repeaters: not working1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.9%
  2. Lights & electrics15.7%
  3. Brakes10.5%
  4. Tyres9.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.7%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2011 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2011 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,661 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).