2018 Skoda Rapid · 6,801 MOT tests
2018 Skoda Rapid reliability
2018 Skoda Rapids fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Rapid years (6,801 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- 17.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 37,662
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,801
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 4.2% of tests fail here (129% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Rapid
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Suspension4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Brakes2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.32%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.81%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.1%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tear from structural failure 1.09%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.09%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.32%)
Is a 2018 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2018 Skoda Rapids fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Rapid years (6,801 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Rapid MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.44% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.32% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Skoda Rapid have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Skoda Rapid shows 37,662 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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