2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

4,511 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,511 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    212 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    130 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    85 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    81 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    55 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.5%
  2. Tyres12.5%
  3. Lights & electrics8.1%
  4. Brakes7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2014 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2014 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,511 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).