Common problems by part
Skoda Kodiaq suspension problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 30,924 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.9 in 100 MOT tests of the Skoda Kodiaq failed on suspension, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 30,924 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 286 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 6 ages from 3 to 8 years, 134,246 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Suspension arm bush worn, 0.5 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.9 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A suspension fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
Skoda Kodiaq suspension fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30,924 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 30,854 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| 5 | 29,994 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 6 | 22,562 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| 7 | 13,724 | 1.3 | 4.4 |
| 8 | 6,188 | 1.2 | 6.1 |
All first-use years of the Skoda Kodiaq pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the suspension at 3 years
Fails
- Suspension arm bush worn: 0.5 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Replace suspension arm or bush: estimated £92–£237 (0.8–1.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £30–£120) Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MOT fail
- Shock absorber leaking: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Replace shock absorbers: estimated £122–£484 (0.8–3 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £60–£250) Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak MOT fail
- Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached: 0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement: 4.6 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.4. Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOT advisory
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil: 3.1 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.0. Shock absorber has light misting of oil MOT advisory
Replace suspension arm or bush cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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By engine and fuel
- 2.0 diesel: 1.1 per 100 at 3 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 12,075 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
Check one Skoda Kodiaq, not the average
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Suspension on rival models
- SEAT Tarraco suspension problems: 0.5 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Skoda Kodiaq (10,420 MOT tests)
- Porsche Cayenne suspension problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Skoda Kodiaq (9,665 MOT tests)
- Jeep Wrangler suspension problems: 1.4 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Skoda Kodiaq (2,326 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Skoda Kodiaq have more suspension problems than other cars?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 30,924 MOT tests).
How common are Skoda Kodiaq suspension problems?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on suspension, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 30,924 MOT tests).
What is the most common Skoda Kodiaq suspension fail?
0.5 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Suspension arm bush worn (160 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 134,246 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare