2021 Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 passed 89.8% of its 1,017 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 8.7% of the time, so this is 1.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 8.0% of tests against 1.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and srs malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 30 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 18.2% once past 90-120k — 2.3× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.0% | 81 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.0% | 10 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.0% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
| 5 | Size/type | 6 |
| 6 | Washers | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.6% | 250 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.4% | 65 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.1% | 42 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 28 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 14 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 305 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 525 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 148 | 10.8% |
| 90-120k | 33 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 496 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 508 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Enyaq Iv 80
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 8.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (8.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Skoda Enyaq Iv 80s pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 1,017 2021 Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Skoda Enyaq Iv 80?
Tyres, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Does the 2021 Enyaq Iv 80 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,017 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.