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Skoda Enyaq reliability by build year

Coverage 2021-present1 named generationSUVELECTRICITY
At a glance

Skoda Enyaq built around 2022: about average at the MOT

Skoda Enyaqs built around 2022 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

Key figure

11% of MOT tests on Skoda Enyaqs built around 2022 ended in a fail (retests included), against 10% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Skoda Enyaqs built around 2022 involves the tyres.

What to check before viewing

The Skoda Enyaq's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Shock absorbers

Worth checking

Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Enyaq's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Skoda Enyaq fail rate by age

This chart combines every Skoda Enyaq ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
5,85610.9%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,07312.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 4 years old.

What goes wrong most often on 3-year-old Skoda Enyaqs

These issues come from 3-year-old Skoda Enyaqs, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.2%
    Advisory: 2,254Fail: 152 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    5.7%
    Advisory: 320Fail: 213 (40% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    5.2%
    Advisory: 237Fail: 238 (50% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    2.0%
    Advisory: 123Fail: 35 (22% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    1.9%
    Advisory: 131Fail: 25 (16% of the times it was found)

Based on 5,856 MOT tests on 3-year-old Skoda Enyaqs, every generation combined.

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 3-year-old Skoda Enyaqs notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Other + Tyres35%
  2. Suspension + Tyres21%
  3. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers18%
  4. Brakes + Tyres17%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 480 MOT tests on Skoda Enyaq cars built around 2022 (3 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Skoda Enyaq.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Skoda Enyaq name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Honda HR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.3%
    Dangerous
    1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 10.9% for the Skoda Enyaq, both built around 2022.

    4,493 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  2. 2

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 10.9% for the Skoda Enyaq, both built around 2022.

    4,866 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  3. 3

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 4.3%, against 10.9% for the Skoda Enyaq, both built around 2022.

    2,386 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  4. 4

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.5%
    Dangerous
    0.7%

    Lower fail rate: 7.0%, against 10.9% for the Skoda Enyaq, both built around 2022.

    11,364 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Skoda Enyaq across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 5,856 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Skoda Enyaq ever sold: 7,929 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2022 (3 years old): 5,856 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.