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Skoda Superb MOT reliability
Skoda Superbs passed their MOT first time 78% of the time across 65,630 tests in 2025. 71,866 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
78%
MOTs analysed
65,630
Still licensed (GB)
71,866
Body type
–
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 diesel
1,442 MOTs
Passed first time 88%. Typical mileage 51,249 (most between 32,161 and 79,178).
2022: 100% → 2023: 95% → 2024: 91% → 2025: 88%
Most common failures
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (2.9%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.7%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.7%)
- Headlamp aim: too high (1.5%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.2%)
2022 petrol
1,217 MOTs
Passed first time 89%. Typical mileage 27,512 (most between 19,577 and 37,997).
2022: 100% → 2023: 96% → 2024: 91% → 2025: 89%
Most common failures
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (1.9%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.5%)
- Headlamp aim: too high (1.4%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.2%)
- Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.1%)
2022 hybrid electric (clean)
472 MOTs
Passed first time 86%. Typical mileage 46,163 (most between 31,003 and 66,714).
2024: 93% → 2025: 86%
Most common failures
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak (3.6%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.3%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.9%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.5%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (1.3%)
2022 hybrid
16 MOTs
Passed first time 88%. Typical mileage 37,963 (most between 32,565 and 54,469).
2022: 100% → 2023: 97% → 2025: 88%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (6.3%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (6.3%)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (6.3%)
Where 2022 Superbs fail
Wheels & tyres
5.6%
Brakes
3.3%
Lights & electrics
2.5%
Suspension & axles
1.6%
Visibility & wipers
1.2%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.6%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.2%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.1%
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