Skoda reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 19 of 52 makes
759,260 Skoda cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 23.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Skoda is 10% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 11.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
Skoda models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Kodiaq | 141 | 12.2% | 10.4% | 34,811 |
| Skoda Karoq | 140 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 48,726 |
| Skoda Octavia | 123 | 24.3% | 10.9% | 198,623 |
| Skoda Yeti | 122 | 23.4% | – | 75,722 |
| Skoda Superb | 120 | 22.8% | 13.3% | 60,545 |
| Skoda Kamiq | 108 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13,300 |
| Skoda Citigo | 107 | 20.6% | – | 52,397 |
| Skoda Scala | 104 | 12.4% | 11.9% | 6,749 |
| Skoda Rapid | 101 | 26.2% | – | 22,296 |
| Skoda Roomster | 101 | 35.1% | – | 18,405 |
| Skoda Fabia | 97 | 29.6% | 13.6% | 225,572 |
| Skoda Enyaq | 88 | 15.3% | 15.3% | 2,047 |
Skoda MOT failure rate by age
What Skoda cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.7% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Suspension | 7.6% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.0% | About average |
| Brakes | 5.9% | About average |
| Visibility | 2.9% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.6% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.5% | About average |
| Steering | 0.8% | ▼ 52% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 30% less often |
Most common Skoda MOT faults
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.6% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5% of tests
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Frequently asked questions
›Are Skoda cars reliable?
By MOT results, Skoda ranks 19 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 111 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 23.9% of Skoda cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Skoda?
The Skoda Kodiaq, with a score of 141. The lowest-scoring is the Enyaq (88).
›What do Skoda cars fail their MOT on?
Suspension: 7.6% of Skoda MOTs failed on it, 1.0 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.