2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

4,621 MOT tests in 2024. 74.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time74.4%
Failed or needed repairs25.6%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,621 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    156 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    111 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    100 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  10. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.5%
  2. Tyres9.3%
  3. Lights & electrics6.9%
  4. Brakes5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened6.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%

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 2015 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 74.4% of 2015 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,621 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 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).