Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A
From 353 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 6 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 66% of Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £118.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-As tested had between 15,457 and 29,604 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,095 median miles, the Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A has 0.053 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 Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A has a 88.4% MOT pass rate based on 353 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi S-A is 22,095 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,457 and 29,604 miles.
Buying a used Scala Monte Carlo 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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