Skoda Common MOT Problems (2026)
Skoda models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 1,335,462 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Skoda MOT pass rate: 88%
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Avg pass rate
12%
Avg fail rate
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Skoda Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skoda Felicia | 29% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Skoda Roomster | 23% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Skoda Fabia | 19% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | Skoda Octavia | 17% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 5 | Skoda Rapid | 17% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Skoda Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
All Skoda Models by Fail Rate
Every Skoda model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roomster | 2006 | 65% | 35% | |
| Octavia | 2000 | 68% | 31% | |
| Felicia | 1997 | 67% | 31% | |
| Fabia | 2003 | 69% | 30% | |
| Roomster | 2007 | 69% | 30% | |
| Fabia | 2002 | 70% | 30% | |
| Fabia | 2000 | 70% | 30% | |
| Felicia | 2000 | 69% | 30% | |
| Roomster | 2008 | 70% | 29% | |
| Felicia | 1999 | 69% | 29% | |
| Fabia | 2008 | 71% | 28% | |
| Fabia | 2006 | 72% | 28% | |
| Octavia | 2006 | 71% | 28% | |
| Fabia | 2004 | 71% | 28% | |
| Octavia | 2005 | 71% | 28% | |
| Fabia | 2001 | 71% | 28% | |
| Roomster | 2009 | 71% | 28% | |
| Fabia | 2007 | 73% | 27% | |
| Fabia | 2005 | 72% | 27% | |
| Octavia | 2007 | 72% | 27% | |
| Fabia | 2009 | 73% | 26% | |
| Octavia | 2008 | 73% | 26% | |
| Octavia | 2004 | 73% | 26% | |
| Octavia | 2003 | 72% | 26% | |
| Octavia | 2002 | 73% | 26% | |
| Octavia | 2001 | 71% | 26% | |
| Superb | 2007 | 73% | 26% | |
| Superb | 2006 | 73% | 26% | |
| Felicia | 1998 | 72% | 25% | |
| Octavia | 2010 | 76% | 24% | |
| Octavia | 2009 | 75% | 24% | |
| Yeti | 2010 | 76% | 24% | |
| Yeti | 2009 | 75% | 24% | |
| Octavia | 2011 | 77% | 23% | |
| Fabia | 2010 | 77% | 23% | |
| Superb | 2011 | 77% | 23% | |
| Superb | 2010 | 76% | 23% | |
| Roomster | 2010 | 76% | 23% | |
| Superb | 2009 | 76% | 23% | |
| Superb | 2008 | 76% | 23% | |
| Fabia | 2011 | 78% | 22% | |
| Yeti | 2011 | 78% | 22% | |
| Superb | 2012 | 78% | 22% | |
| Fabia | 2012 | 79% | 21% | |
| Octavia | 2012 | 78% | 21% | |
| Roomster | 2012 | 78% | 21% | |
| Roomster | 2011 | 78% | 21% | |
| Superb | 2005 | 78% | 21% | |
| Yeti | 2012 | 79% | 20% | |
| Superb | 2014 | 80% | 20% |
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Skoda MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Skoda cars?
The most common MOT problems on Skoda cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Skoda diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Skoda models with at least 1,000 tests, the Skoda Felicia has the highest average fail rate at 29%.
Which Skoda model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI has the best MOT record of the Skoda models with at least 1,000 tests: 95% of its 1,487 MOT tests ended in a pass and 5% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Skoda?
The average MOT pass rate for Skoda is 88%, based on 1,335,462 MOT tests across 95 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 12% of MOT tests on Skoda cars ended in a fail.
Skoda Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Skoda model
Every Skoda model, A to Z (54)
- Skoda Citigo
- Skoda Enyaq Iv 60
- Skoda Enyaq Iv 80
- Skoda Fabia
- Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-A
- Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi
- Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI
- Skoda Felicia
- Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI
- Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI S-A
- Skoda Kamiq S TSI
- Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI
- Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI
- Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S-A
- Skoda Kamiq SE TSI
- Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S-A
- Skoda Karoq
- Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI
- Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-A
- Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI
- Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S-A
- Skoda Karoq Sportlne TDI SCR 4X4 Sa
- Skoda Kodiaq
- Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI
- Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-A
- Skoda Kodiaq Sportline TSI S-A
- Skoda Octavia
- Skoda Octavia SE First Edition TSI
- Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A
- Skoda Octavia SE L First Edition TSI
- Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-A
- Skoda Octavia SE L TSI
- Skoda Octavia SE L TSI E-Tec S-A
- Skoda Octavia SE L TSI Iv S-A
- Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI E-Tec S-A
- Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI Iv S-A
- Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI
- Skoda Octavia SE Technology TSI
- Skoda Octavia SE TSI
- Skoda Octavia VRS TDI S-A
- Skoda Octavia VRS TSI Iv S-A
- Skoda Octavia VRS TSI S-A
- Skoda Rapid
- Skoda Roomster
- Skoda Scala
- Skoda Superb
- Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S-A
- Skoda Superb SE L Iv PHEV S-A
- Skoda Superb SE L TDI
- Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A
- Skoda Superb SE L TSI S-A
- Skoda Superb SE Tech Iv PHEV S-A
- Skoda Superb Sportline + Iv PHEV S-A
- Skoda Yeti
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