2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

3,782 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,782 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    167 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    135 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  7. Side repeaters: not working1.9%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    80 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.0%
  2. Lights & electrics17.6%
  3. Tyres12.0%
  4. Brakes8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.2%

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 2012 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2012 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,782 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).