Common problems by part
Skoda Kodiaq road wheels problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 30,924 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.1 in 100 MOT tests of the Skoda Kodiaq failed on road wheels, against 0.1 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), 38 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 6 ages from 3 to 8 years, 134,246 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing, 0.1 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A road wheels fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Skoda Kodiaq road wheels fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30,924 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 30,854 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 29,994 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 6 | 22,562 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 7 | 13,724 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 8 | 6,188 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
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 road wheels at 3 years
Fails
- Road wheel attachment: fixing missing: 0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Replace missing wheel nut or bolt: estimated £10–£59 (0.1–0.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £2–£20) Road wheel fixing missing MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Road wheel condition: slightly distorted: 0.1 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.4. Road wheel slightly distorted MOT advisory
Replace missing wheel nut or bolt cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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By engine and fuel
- 2.0 diesel: 0.2 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
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Road wheel condition: slightly distorted.
Check one Skoda Kodiaq, not the average
The figures here describe Skoda Kodiaq cars as a group. These free tools answer for one car. Each line says what the tool reads.
- Check a Skoda Kodiaq's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- MOT advisory checker Paste an advisory or defect to read DVSA's wording, its grade and what tends to happen at the next MOT.
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Road wheels on rival models
No rival in the same segment has a road wheels page yet.
Questions people ask
Does the Skoda Kodiaq have more road wheels problems than other cars?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 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 road wheels problems?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on road wheels, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 30,924 MOT tests).
What is the most common Skoda Kodiaq road wheels fail?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing (33 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