2015 Skoda Superb — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Skoda Superb passed 83.3% of its 28,489 recorded MOT tests. Large family cars of a similar age fail at 17.0%, so the 2015 Superb sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (7.1%) and suspension (7.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, headlamp aim and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 818 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 20.6% versus 8.8%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.6pp more often than petrol ones (16.9% vs 13.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 2,010 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.0% | 2,001 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 1,215 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 935 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 510 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 493 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 818 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 811 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 784 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 652 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 517 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 466 |
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 | 24.3% | 6,936 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.3% | 5,797 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.4% | 4,401 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.5% | 2,140 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.1% | 1,166 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 1,091 |
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 | 793 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 5,240 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 7,655 | 16.0% |
| 90-120k | 5,704 | 18.6% |
| 120-150k | 3,444 | 18.4% |
| 150k+ | 5,648 | 20.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 27,089 | 16.9% |
| Petrol | 1,400 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,638 | 12.9% |
| 2022 | 5,859 | 15.7% |
| 2023 | 5,794 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | 5,655 | 18.0% |
| 2025 | 5,543 | 19.8% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Superb
On a 2015 Superb, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.1% 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.
- Suspension (7.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2015 Skoda Superbs pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 28,489 2015 Skoda Superb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Skoda Superb?
Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by suspension (7.0%).
Does the 2015 Superb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 20.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 28,489 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.