2022 Skoda Superb — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Skoda Superb passed 91.9% of its 4,390 recorded MOT tests. Against large family cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), the 2022 Superb comes out 1.3pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and lighting & signalling (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 104 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Superb fails 4.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 2.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.9 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 7.6% of the time against 8.9% for hybrid.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 197 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 90 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 90 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 68 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 35 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 104 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 85 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 79 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 58 |
| 5 | Wipers | 34 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 28 |
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 | 18.3% | 803 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.4% | 586 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.2% | 358 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.0% | 220 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 157 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 21 |
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 | 1,589 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,642 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 703 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 283 | 12.0% |
| 120-150k | 100 | 9.0% |
| 150k+ | 73 | 2.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,227 | 8.2% |
| Petrol | 1,419 | 7.6% |
| Hybrid | 744 | 8.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 142 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 316 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 505 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 3,427 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Superb
On a 2022 Superb, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2022 Skoda Superbs pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 4,390 2022 Skoda Superb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Superb?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.1%).
Does the 2022 Superb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 2.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,390 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.