Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 9.9 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 1,282 individual Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

What this means if you are buying one

A 86.6% first-time pass rate means roughly 13 in every 100 Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-As presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A tested had covered 51,971 miles and was built around 2021.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. The Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A sits 9.9 points above the national average, ranked 1,129 of 2,005 models. On one bought as repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

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Looking at a specific Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A rather than the model in general? The free check covers its MOT and mileage history, and the full HPI report confirms the insurance write-off category, outstanding finance and whether it is recorded stolen, from licensed data for 5 credits. Already own one that has been damaged? Work out whether fixing it beats selling it with the repair or scrap calculator, and see recorded closing bids for damaged Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-As at UK salvage auction.

Most common MOT failures on a Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A

1. A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, 5.2% of tests (5.42x the national rate for this defect)
2. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 2.4% of tests (1.44x the national rate for this defect)
3. A tyre seriously damaged, 3% of tests
4. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 2.7% of tests
5. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 1.4% of tests
6. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 0.9% of tests
7. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 0.7% of tests
8. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 0.5% of tests
9. Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., 0.5% of tests (1.49x the national rate for this defect)
10. Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 0.5% of tests

From 1,281 DVSA-tracked Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 6.22% of these flagged Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories on a Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. A different list from the failures above: what testers are noting on a Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A before it actually fails on it.

1. A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, 21% of tests (5.37x the national rate for this advisory), also fails
2. A shock absorber which has negligible damping effect, 1.3% of tests (3.93x the national rate for this advisory)
3. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 18.6% of tests (1.52x the national rate for this advisory)
4. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 25.2% of tests, also fails
5. A tyre seriously damaged, 6.1% of tests, also fails
6. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 5.1% of tests, also fails
7. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 2.3% of tests
8. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 2% of tests, also fails
9. Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., 0.7% of tests, also fails
10. Number plate inscription missing or illegible, 0.7% of tests

From 1,281 DVSA-tracked Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A tests, 2024.

Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A pass rate by model year

From its 2020 to its 2021 model year, the Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.4 points, from 88.1% to 84.7%, an unusual pattern where even its newest years fail more than its oldest. First-time pass rate for each Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A year:

• 2020 Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A - 88.1% first-time pass, 428 tests
• 2021 Skoda Superb Se Tech Iv Phev S-A - 84.7% first-time pass, 738 tests

Other Skoda models

• Skoda Fabia - 75.3%
• Skoda Octavia - 78.9%
• Skoda Yeti - 80.3%
• Skoda Superb - 80%
• Skoda Citigo - 84.7%
• Skoda Karoq - 91.3%
• Skoda Kodiaq - 89.7%
• Skoda Rapid - 77.9%

Models with a similar pass rate

• SEAT Arona - 86.6%
• SEAT Tarraco - 86.6%
• Toyota Vitz - 86.6%
• Volkswagen Transporter Se Tdi S-A - 86.6%
• Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S Auto - 86.6%
• Toyota Aqua - 86.6%

If this car is a salvage or write-off

• What does Cat N mean? Category N explained
• What does Cat S mean? Category S explained
• Cat S vs Cat N: the real differences
• Do you need an HPI check on a car you know is a write-off?

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