Skoda Unclassified
From 212 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 10 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 4 |
| a registration plate lamp not securely attached | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.1% of failures are serious: 33.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £119.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 34,844 and 123,986 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 80,101 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.023 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Unclassified has a 81.6% MOT pass rate based on 212 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Unclassified is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Unclassified is 80,101 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,844 and 123,986 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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.
With a 81.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £119 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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