Skoda Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A
From 800 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 14 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 69.6% of Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £121.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator |
| 2020 | 86% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-As tested had between 19,181 and 33,016 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,879 median miles, the Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A has 0.051 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 Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A has a 86.9% MOT pass rate based on 800 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Kodiaq Se Drive Tsi S-A is 25,879 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,181 and 33,016 miles.
Buying a used Kodiaq Se Drive 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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