MOT reliability data, sourced from DVSA
Skoda MOT pass rate & reliability
Skoda posts the highest MOT pass rate of any volume mainstream brand in the UK, even outperforming sister brand Volkswagen. Here's the full breakdown.
MOT reliability data, sourced from DVSA
Skoda posts the highest MOT pass rate of any volume mainstream brand in the UK, even outperforming sister brand Volkswagen. Here's the full breakdown.
76.3%
Skoda MOT pass rate
72.4%
UK national average
#1
of mainstream volume brands
#9
UK sales rank, H1 2026
Pass rate by popular model
The Fabia and Octavia anchor the range; the Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs are the standout performers.
Source: Brumble analysis of DVSA's 2025 MOT test year data, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fabia based on 196,000 tests, Octavia on 162,000 tests.
What this means
Skoda's 76.3% pass rate is the highest of any volume mainstream brand in the UK, four points above the national average, and notably ahead of sister VW Group brand Volkswagen at 72.9%, despite sharing many of the same platforms and engines under the skin.
The Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs are the clear standouts, passing at 87 to 89%, genuinely premium-brand territory. The smaller Fabia trails at around 70%, still respectable but a reminder that Skoda's strongest results sit in its newer SUV range rather than across the board.
Frequently asked questions
Skoda has a 76.3% MOT pass rate based on DVSA's 2025 test year data, clearly above the national average of 72.4%.
Yes, based on DVSA data Skoda has the highest MOT pass rate of any volume mainstream brand in the UK, ahead of Kia, Toyota, and even sister brand Volkswagen despite shared platforms and engines.
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