2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

4,897 MOT tests in 2024. 85.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.1%
Failed or needed repairs14.9%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,897 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    122 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    109 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    48 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    47 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Suspension4.9%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%

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: 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 2020 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 85.1% of 2020 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,897 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Skoda Superb?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).