Skoda Karoq (2023)
2023 Skoda Karoq
CarHunch analysed 511 real MOT records for the 2023 Skoda Karoq. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2023 Skoda Karoq is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 95.6% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% across all vehicles, and only 2.1% of cars ever showing dangerous defects—well below typical concern thresholds. The petrol variant, which makes up the vast majority of the cohort, performs even slightly better at 95.9% pass rate, suggesting consistent build quality across this fuel type.
These cars are still genuinely new with a median mileage of just under 18,000 miles, so the low failure rate of 0.07 per vehicle reflects early-lifecycle performance rather than long-term durability proof. The 0.7 advisories per car point to minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so if you're buying one used, focus your inspection on brake pad condition and fluid checks rather than expecting structural issues.
What to check before buying a 2023 Skoda Karoq
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 (94%) | 481 | 95.9% | 0.07 |
| Diesel (6%) | 30 | 90% | 0.1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 Skoda Karoq 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 2023 Skoda Karoq vehicles fall between 11,328 and 26,219 miles.
2023 Skoda Karoq — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 350 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2023 Skoda Karoq
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.2%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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24.2%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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15%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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7.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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5.2%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2023. Counts include advisories and failures.
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