2007 Skoda Superb — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,501 MOT tests, the 2007 Skoda Superb recorded a 73.8% pass rate. That is effectively the same as large family cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.7% of tests against 11.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and headlamp aim — joints alone was recorded 148 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Superb fails 23.7% of the time in the 30-60k band and 27.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 26.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 27.3% in 2021 to 24.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.7% | 250 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.1% | 166 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.3% | 125 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.7% | 115 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.7% | 101 |
| 6 | Brakes | 6.7% | 101 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 148 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 109 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 93 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 71 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 67 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 57 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 26.3% | 394 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.1% | 392 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.8% | 387 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 20.8% | 313 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.6% | 249 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.9% | 238 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 93 | 23.7% |
| 60-90k | 198 | 26.3% |
| 90-120k | 372 | 23.7% |
| 120-150k | 421 | 28.0% |
| 150k+ | 401 | 27.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,433 | 26.2% |
| Petrol | 68 | 26.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 461 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 373 | 24.4% |
| 2023 | 309 | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 209 | 25.4% |
| 2025 | 149 | 24.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Superb
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.1% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (8.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2007 Skoda Superbs pass their MOT?
73.8% of the 1,501 2007 Skoda Superb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Skoda Superb?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.7% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (11.1%).
Does the 2007 Superb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.7% in the 30-60k band to 27.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,501 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.