Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A (2021)
2021 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A
CarHunch analysed 1,308 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Karoq Sportline TSI is substantially more reliable than average, with a 92.6% first-time pass rate that sits well clear of the UK's 80% baseline—and only 8.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine variant maintains that strong 92.5% pass rate with no notable reliability division.
At nearly 29,000 miles median, these cars show typical usage for their age, and the average of just 0.23 failures per vehicle indicates most owners encounter very few serious problems. The 2.3 advisories per car suggest minor wear items crop up as expected, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect major surprises—have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brakes, which typically account for advisory notices on Skodas this age.
What to check before buying a 2021 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 1,288 | 92.5% | 0.24 |
| Other (2%) | 20 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A vehicles fall between 22,009 and 36,813 miles.
MOT History Averages
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