MOT reliability
Skoda 130
138 vehicles · 838 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 138 Skoda 130 vehicles and 838 completed MOT tests, the Skoda 130 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,311 miles.
138
Vehicles
838
MOT tests
2,110
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Skoda 130 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Skoda 130 MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Skoda 130 pass rate by age
How the Skoda 130's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 8 | 62% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 23 | 70% |
| 18 | 66 | 62% |
| 19 | 64 | 70% |
| 20 | 71 | 69% |
Fuel types: Petrol (134), Diesel (4)
Most common Skoda 130 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Skoda 130 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (27 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (16 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (15 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (14 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (13 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (12 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (12 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (11 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (11 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (11 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (10 times)
Skoda 130 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 155,659 |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 79,551 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 231,284 |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 137,705 |
| 1990 | 1 | 21 | 86% | 92,843 |
| 1989 | 5 | 28 | 75% | 60,485 |
| 1988 | 57 | 347 | 70% | 48,029 |
| 1987 | 31 | 182 | 70% | 49,067 |
| 1986 | 28 | 158 | 71% | 47,252 |
| 1985 | 12 | 49 | 80% | 52,424 |
Skoda 130 reliability FAQ
Across 138 Skoda 130 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Skoda 130 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Skoda 130 in our data has covered around
52,311 miles.
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