2018 Skoda Kodiaq MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

7,535 Skoda Kodiaq cars first used in 2018 had an MOT in 2025, at about 7 years old, and 86.3% passed first time. That is above the 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2018 Skoda Kodiaq cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2018 Skoda Kodiaq MOT failure items
2018 Skoda Kodiaq common failures
ItemValue
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
Condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2018 Skoda Kodiaq advisories
2018 Skoda Kodiaq common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.0%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing12.4%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened10.7%
Brake pads: wearing thin9.4%
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.0%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2018 Skoda Kodiaq faults by area
2018 Skoda Kodiaq faults by area
ItemValue
Tyres5.0%
Visibility3.0%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.3%
Brakes2.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.6%
Suspension1.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2018 Skoda Kodiaq recorded mileage
2018 Skoda Kodiaq mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
7,53550,30063,700 miles79,100

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Skoda Kodiaq years

Skoda Kodiaq first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20227,48089.8%88.5%
20216,82288.9%87.2%
20207,27088.1%86.0%
20198,67984.5%83.5%
20187,53586.3%80.9%
20176,16686.1%78.2%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.