MOT reliability

Skoda Estelle

Q: Is the Skoda Estelle reliable?

Across 40 Skoda Estelle vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Skoda Estelle?

The typical Skoda Estelle in our data has covered around 46,870 miles.

40 vehicles · 188 completed MOT tests analysed

72%

MOT pass rate

Based on 40 Skoda Estelle vehicles and 188 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Estelle has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,870 miles.

Vehicles

188

MOT tests

7,636

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Skoda Estelle problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Skoda Estelle MOT tests:

Other95%
Brakes6%
Steering6%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Visibility2%
Body & structure2%

Skoda Estelle pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
16	2	100%
17	4	75%
18	14	71%
19	7	57%
20	5	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (40)

Most common Skoda Estelle MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Skoda Estelle MOT tests:

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (11 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (10 times)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (10 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (10 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (6 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (5 times)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (5 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (5 times)

Skoda Estelle pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1990	2	13	62%	57,634
1989	3	11	82%	82,489
1988	9	43	72%	45,160
1986	1	12	67%	52,202
1985	8	27	78%	41,485
1984	3	4	75%	42,593
1983	6	49	69%	42,402
1982	1	1	100%	49,437
1981	4	11	64%	33,703
1979	2	10	70%	31,118
1978	1	7	100%	92,864

Skoda Estelle reliability FAQ

Across 40 Skoda Estelle vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Skoda Estelle MOT issues are: Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a).

The typical Skoda Estelle in our data has covered around 46,870 miles.

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