2018 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate: 83.5% (6,328 tests)
Is the 2018 Rapid getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.8% -2.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 82.5% -3.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 82.1% -2.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Rapid
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 614 | 31.9% |
| 2 | Suspension | 586 | 30.4% |
| 3 | Brakes | 273 | 14.2% |
| 4 | Visibility | 140 | 7.3% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 123 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 95 | 4.9% |
All Rapid years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8,775 | 75.7% | +2.4 pts | 84,770 |
| 2014 | 15,681 | 76.6% | +0.8 pts | 78,406 |
| 2015 | 9,323 | 77.4% | -1.4 pts | 72,078 |
| 2016 | 12,155 | 78.2% | -3.1 pts | 67,702 |
| 2017 | 11,676 | 80.2% | -3.8 pts | 56,736 |
| 2018 (this page) | 6,328 | 83.5% | -2.9 pts | 45,595 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 83.5% of their MOT tests (6,328 tests, 2023–2025), -2.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 45,595 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Rapid?
The median tested example shows 45,595 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2018 Rapid?
In this cohort petrols pass 83.8% of tests against 80.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.