Skoda Rapid reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Skoda Rapid is a family hatchback. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 101 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 249 of 442, and 26.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is pins and bushes (4.9% of tests).
Ranked 249 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 16 of 30 family hatchbacks
In 2024, 22,296 Skoda Rapids aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 26.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Skoda Rapid is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
26.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,600
Typical age at test: 8 years
Skoda Rapid MOT failure rate by age
Most common Skoda Rapid MOT faults
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6% of tests
What the Skoda Rapid fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 7.6% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 6.4% | ▼ 29% less often |
| Brakes | 5.6% | About average |
| Visibility | 3.1% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.5% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | ▼ 27% less often |
| Steering | 0.6% | ▼ 68% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▼ 16% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | 1.1× as often |
What MPG does the Skoda Rapid do?
Official economy for the Skoda Rapid ranges from 47.9 to 74.3mpg across the 68 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2013–2018). A typical petrol version manages 57.6mpg and a typical diesel 68.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Skoda Rapid?
Any Skoda Rapid first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Skoda Rapid registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
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Official figures for 68 versions sold in the UK between 2013 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
47.9–74.3 mpg
CO2
99–137 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid 1.4 TDI 90PS 7speed DSG Stop-StartD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 108g | £200 |
| Rapid 1.4 TDI 90PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 70.6 mpg | 104g | £200 |
| Rapid 1.6 TDI 115PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 109g | £200 |
| Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 90PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 70.6 mpg | 104g | £200 |
| Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 90PS 7speed DSG Stop-StartD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 108g | £200 |
| Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI 115PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 109g | £200 |
| Rapid 1.0 95PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 62.8 mpg | 103g | £200 |
| Rapid 1.0 TSI 110PS Stop-StartM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 61.4 mpg | 106g | £200 |
| Rapid 1.2 90PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 60.1 mpg | 107g | £200 |
| Rapid 1.4 FSI 125PS 7speed DSG Stop-StartD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 57.6 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI 95PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 62.8 mpg | 103g | £200 |
| Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI 95PS 7speed DSG Stop-StartD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 61.4 mpg | 107g | £200 |
| Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI 110PS Stop-StartM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 61.4 mpg | 106g | £200 |
| Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI 90PS 7speed DSG Stop-StartD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 60.1 mpg | 107g | £200 |
| Rapid 1.2 TSI 110PS Stop-StartM6 · listed 2016 | Petrol | 57.6 mpg | 110g | £20 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 68 versions.
What a Skoda Rapid costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 68.9mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Skoda Rapid reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Skoda Rapid is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 101 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Skoda Rapid?
The most common MOT fault is “Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn”, found in 4.9% of tests. It fails on suspension more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Skoda Rapid do?
Official economy for the Skoda Rapid ranges from 47.9 to 74.3mpg across the 68 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2013–2018). A typical petrol version manages 57.6mpg and a typical diesel 68.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Skoda Rapid?
Any Skoda Rapid first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Skoda Rapid registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
›How many Skoda Rapids fail their MOT?
26.2% of Skoda Rapids aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Skoda Rapid combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.