Skoda Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A
From 4,589 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Karoq Sportline Tsi S-As fare better: 2022 models pass at 86.7% vs 90.1% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 143 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 143 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 32 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86.7% | flexible brake hose excessively damaged, chafed, twisted or stretched, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 92.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 92% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Karoq Sportline Tsi S-As tested had between 21,158 and 37,780 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,716 median miles, the Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 4,589 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 143 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A is 28,716 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,158 and 37,780 miles.
Buying a used Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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