MOT performance
Skoda Karoq diesel: MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 25,094 MOT tests on diesel Skoda Karoqs in 2023–2024 (on average 3.9 years old at test, median 39,060 miles), 89.3% passed first time, against 89.9% of 69,466 petrol Skoda Karoq tests. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, diesel Skoda Karoqs failed 35% less often than comparable cars — 0.65× against 0.72× for the Skoda Karoq as a whole.
25,094 MOT tests on 12,632 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 89.3% | ±0.4 pts (95%), n = 25,094 |
| All Skoda Karoqs | 89.8% | n = 94,560 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 0.65× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00; Skoda Karoq overall 0.72× |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 3.9% | n = 25,094 |
| Average age at test | 3.9 years | n = 25,094 |
| Registration years covered | 2017–2022 | DVSA first-use date |
Diesel against the other Skoda Karoq fuels
Official DVSA test results by fuel, with 73 Auto's adjusted ratio (failures against cars of the same age, mileage and fuel).
| Fuel | Tests | Average age | First-time pass | vs similar cars | Dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 69,466 | 3.4 yrs | 89.9% | -25% | 3.4% |
| Diesel | 25,094 | 3.9 yrs | 89.3% | -35% | 3.9% |
Where diesel Skoda Karoqs differ
- Noise, emissions and leaks: diesel Skoda Karoqs failed 36% less often than the Skoda Karoq overall, relative to comparable cars (0.33× vs 0.51×).
- Suspension: diesel Skoda Karoqs failed 22% less often than the Skoda Karoq overall, relative to comparable cars (0.94× vs 1.20×).
| Area | Diesel (vs similar) | All Skoda Karoqs (vs similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.2% (-21%) | 4.4% (-13%) |
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 2.2% (-47%) | 2.1% (-36%) |
| Brakes | 1.9% (-42%) | 1.5% (-43%) |
| Suspension | 1.6% (-6%) | 1.5% (+20%) |
| Driver's view of the road | 1.1% (-67%) | 1.2% (-64%) |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.5% (-67%) | 0.4% (-49%) |
Most common diesel Skoda Karoq failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 1.54% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 1.34% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 1.19% |
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | Suspension | 0.77% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | Driver's view of the road | 0.74% |
Pass rate by age, by fuel
| Age at test (years) | diesel pass rate (tests) | petrol pass rate (tests) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 89.7% (15,624) | 90.6% (38,444) |
| 5-6 | 88.4% (7,484) | 88.8% (13,402) |
Skoda Karoq by registration year
Registration-year pages cover every fuel of that year.
- 2018 Skoda Karoq · 89.4%
- 2019 Skoda Karoq · 90.5%
- 2020 Skoda Karoq · 89.5%
- 2021 Skoda Karoq · 89.2%
What this does and doesn't tell you
Fuel is DVSA's recorded fuel type; plug-in and self-charging hybrids are grouped as hybrid. A difference between fuels can come from the engines themselves, or from how the cars are used — diesels typically cover more miles, and the adjusted ratio allows for mileage band but not for every difference in use. For one car, its own MOT history is the better guide: see MOT check.
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.