2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

8,266 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,266 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    247 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    148 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    145 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    68 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Suspension7.1%
  3. Lights & electrics3.7%
  4. Brakes3.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  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 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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2016 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2016 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,266 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 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).