Common problems by part
Skoda Scala suspension problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 10,020 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.2 in 100 MOT tests of the Skoda Scala failed on suspension, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 10,020 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), 22 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 4 ages from 3 to 6 years, 24,182 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 3 years: 10,020 for the Skoda Scala
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.2 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.
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 Scala suspension fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10,020 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 7,716 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| 5 | 4,858 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| 6 | 1,588 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
All first-use years of the Skoda Scala 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
Advisories (not fails)
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil: 0.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.0. Shock absorber has light misting of oil MOT advisory
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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: Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil.
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Other Skoda Scala problems
Suspension on rival models
- Ford Focus suspension problems: 0.5 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.2 for the Skoda Scala (134,403 MOT tests)
- Audi A3 suspension problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.2 for the Skoda Scala (77,290 MOT tests)
- BMW 2 Series suspension problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.2 for the Skoda Scala (54,049 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Skoda Scala have more suspension problems than other cars?
0.2 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; 10,020 MOT tests).
How common are Skoda Scala suspension problems?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on suspension, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 10,020 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 24,182 MOT tests. 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