2021 · 3 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2021 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common faults

4,122 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,122 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    115 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    94 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    49 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    34 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Suspension4.2%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  5. Brakes1.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2021 Skoda Superb?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2021 Skoda Superb cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,122 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 Skoda Superb reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).