Skoda MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 10 Skoda models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Skoda MOT Reliability Overview
Across 10 models with sufficient test data, Skoda vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 17.9%. This puts Skoda below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Skoda model for MOT is 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 models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
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. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Skoda MOT FAQs
Are Skoda cars reliable for MOT?
Skoda has 10 models in our database. Overall, Skoda vehicles perform well in MOT tests with an average failure rate below the national average of 28%. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Skoda model is best for MOT?
The Skoda Karoq has the lowest MOT failure rate at 9.4%, making it the most reliable Skoda model in our dataset. See full Skoda Karoq MOT data.
Which Skoda model fails MOT most?
The Skoda Roomster has the highest failure rate at 31.2%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Skoda Roomster MOT data.
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