2015 Skoda Rapid · 10,606 MOT tests
2015 Skoda Rapid reliability
2015 Skoda Rapids fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Rapid years (10,606 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- 24.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 65,663
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,606
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.1% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Skoda Rapid
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.1%
- Tyres8.1%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Brakes5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.11%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.73%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.5%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (14.41%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.23%)
Is a 2015 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2015 Skoda Rapids fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Rapid years (10,606 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Skoda Rapid MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.11% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.17% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Skoda Rapid have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Skoda Rapid shows 65,663 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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