Skoda Superb Se L Tsi S-A
From 1,407 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 tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 32 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 | 32 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 9 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 88.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Superb Se L Tsi S-As tested had between 17,060 and 48,107 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,308 median miles, the Superb Se L Tsi S-A has 0.036 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 Superb Se L Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Superb Se L Tsi S-A has a 90.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,407 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Superb Se L Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Superb Se L Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Superb Se L Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Superb Se L Tsi S-A is 27,308 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,060 and 48,107 miles.
Buying a used Superb Se L 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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