Skoda MOT pass rate
1,190,788 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 80.6%
Skoda has a 80.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,190,788 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 2.3 percentage points above the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 40 out of 85 makes.
The strongest model is the Octavia Vrs Tdi S-A at 94.1%, while the Felicia is lowest at 67.6%.
The single most common reason a Skoda fails its MOT is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which accounted for 33,315 failures.
Most common Skoda MOT failures
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 33,315 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 23,991 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18,707 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14,530 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 13,946 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12,998 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12,991 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12,960 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11,308 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11,249 |
How Skoda compares
Skoda pass rate80.6%
UK average78.3%
Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.