MOT pass rates / Skoda
Skoda MOT pass rates and common failures
Skoda cars passed 75.7% of their MOTs first time in 2024, across 676,064 class-4 initial tests and 17 model groups. That is above the 71.2% UK average, and ranks Skoda 23rd of 59 makes in the dataset.
Pass rates track age more strongly than badge: an older Skoda is compared here against older cars of every other make, so read the age table below before drawing conclusions about the brand.
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Make-level pass rates cannot reveal the condition or provenance of one car.
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What Skoda cars fail on
The items most often behind a first-test failure across Skoda model groups, as a share of Skoda tests. DVSA publishes each model group's six most common categories, so this ranks the biggest published causes rather than every possible one.
- Condition — 4.1% of Skoda tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Headlamp Aim — 3% of Skoda tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Brake Performance — 2.8% of Skoda tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Suspension Arms — 2.6% of Skoda tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Exhaust Emissions — 2% of Skoda tests. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 1.5% of Skoda tests. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Anti-roll Bars — 1% of Skoda tests. Worn anti-roll bar links or bushes. Inexpensive but often recurring.
- Position Lamps — 1% of Skoda tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
Skoda MOT pass rate by age
| Age at test | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 139,084 | 87.3% |
| 6–9 years | 253,727 | 80.6% |
| 10–14 years | 195,370 | 70.4% |
| 15–30 years | 87,883 | 54.8% |
Skoda models by MOT pass rate
| Model | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fabia | 210,850 | 70.2% |
| Octavia | 170,751 | 74.8% |
| Yeti | 64,874 | 76.6% |
| Superb | 52,675 | 76.9% |
| Citigo | 46,088 | 79.5% |
| Karoq | 40,441 | 89.4% |
| Kodiaq | 30,630 | 88% |
| Rapid | 20,660 | 73.7% |
| Roomster | 16,803 | 65.2% |
| Scala | 5,679 | 88.2% |
| Kamiq SE TSI | 3,277 | 88.4% |
| Kamiq SE L TSI S-A | 2,828 | 89.5% |
| Kamiq SE L TSI | 2,685 | 89.7% |
| Karoq Sportline TSI S-A | 2,455 | 90.3% |
| Octavia SE Technology TSI | 2,314 | 88.5% |
| Kamiq SE TSI S-A | 1,780 | 88.7% |
| Superb SE L TDI S-A | 1,274 | 85.8% |
How many Skoda vehicles are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 1,025,267 licensed and 52,925 SORN Skoda vehicles across 17 published model groups.
Licensed and SORN counts for every Skoda model
Before you buy
- Condition — 4.1% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Headlamp Aim — 3% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Brake Performance — 2.8% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Suspension Arms — 2.6% of tests in 2024. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Check the actual Skoda — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Common questions
What is the Skoda MOT pass rate?
75.7% of 676,064 class-4 initial MOT tests on Skoda cars passed first time in 2024 — above the 71.2% UK average across all published models.
Which Skoda has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the Skoda model groups with a substantial sample, the Karoq has the highest initial pass rate at 89.4% across 40,441 tests. Pass rates track vehicle age closely, so newer model groups tend to sit higher.
Does a good Skoda pass rate mean the car I am looking at is fine?
No. A model-level rate describes a population, not one vehicle. Enter the registration for that car's own MOT, tax and mileage record, and check for outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before you buy.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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