2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

3,624 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,624 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    116 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    123 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
    80 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    59 marked dangerous
  9. Side repeaters: not working1.4%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.3%
  2. Lights & electrics12.9%
  3. Tyres10.6%
  4. Brakes7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%

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 2013 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2013 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,624 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Skoda Superb?

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

Is the 2013 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).