2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

9,133 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.5%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,133 tests where this item caused a failure.

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

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Suspension6.7%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Brakes3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

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 2017 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2017 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,133 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 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).