Diesel Skoda Scala: MOT pass rate
89% of diesel Skoda Scalas pass the MOT first time, measured across 291 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 45,115.
Diesel against the other Skoda Scala versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 89.8% | 6,864 |
| Diesel | 89% | 291 |
| All Skoda Scala | 89.8% | 7,155 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Skoda Scala specifically, petrol is the strongest at 89.8%, and this diesel version sits 0.8 points below the 89.8% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Skoda Scala had covered 45,115 miles at test, against 29,001 for the petrol. That is below average for a car this age, worth a mileage-consistency check since an unusually low reading is sometimes clocking rather than luck.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Skoda Scala page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Skoda Scala fuel types
- Petrol Skoda Scala - 89.8%