Skoda MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 10 Skoda models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Skoda Recorded MOT Overview
Across 10 included model groups, Skoda has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 22.3% from 3,046,828 tests. That is below the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Skoda model groups belongs to the Skoda Karoq with a 9.4% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Skoda Roomster at 31.2%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which Skoda Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Skoda Roomster | 31.2% | 80,936 |
| Skoda Fabia | 27.7% | 987,964 |
| Skoda Octavia | 23.2% | 858,193 |
| Skoda Superb | 19.9% | 261,974 |
| Skoda Yeti | 19.1% | 315,912 |
| Skoda Citigo | 17.4% | 213,362 |
| Skoda Scala | 10.6% | 17,068 |
| Skoda Kodiaq | 10.1% | 122,188 |
| Skoda Kamiq | 10.0% | 29,527 |
| Skoda Karoq | 9.4% | 159,704 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Skoda MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Skoda MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 10 included Skoda model groups is 22.3%, based on 3,046,828 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Skoda model group has the lowest rate?
The Skoda Karoq has the lowest MOT failure rate at 9.4% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Skoda Karoq MOT data.
Which Skoda model fails MOT most?
The Skoda Roomster has the highest failure rate at 31.2% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Skoda Roomster MOT data.
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