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Skoda Car MOT & Servicing

& James Harding
Book your Skoda MOT & Service at Blackcircles.com

Škoda vehicles are built with practicality, comfort and value in mind. Whether you drive a Fabia, Octavia, Kodiaq or the fully electric Enyaq, regular servicing and MOTs help ensure your Škoda stays safe, efficient and ready for everyday driving.

At Blackcircles.com, booking your MOT or service is quick and straightforward. Just enter your registration, compare prices from trusted local garages, and choose a convenient time. All servicing is completed by experienced technicians using parts that meet Škoda’s quality standards.

With a network of over 2,200 garages across the UK, expert maintenance is always nearby.

Does Blackcircles offer MOT & Services for Skoda’s?

Yes. Blackcircles provides MOTs and full-service options for all Škoda models, including petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. Our garage partners use quality parts and manufacturer-aligned servicing procedures.

Skoda MOT & Service

You can book your Škoda MOT and service in one easy step. This combined booking saves time and ensures your vehicle is fully inspected in a single visit.  Your MOT includes a DVSA-approved check of key safety systems such as lights, brakes, suspension and emissions. Your service—interim, full or major—covers oil and filter changes, fluid top-ups, tyre and brake checks, and inspection of core systems.

Any further work needed is quoted transparently before being completed.

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Škoda MOT Only

If your Škoda is due its MOT but not yet ready for a service, you can book an MOT-only appointment through Blackcircles.com. All MOTs are performed at DVSA-approved garages and include all legal checks—covering brakes, tyres, suspension, lights, emissions, and more.

Whether you drive a Fabia, Kodiaq, or Octavia, your MOT will be completed to a high standard. If any issues are found, your garage will provide a full quote before completing any repairs.

You can book your MOT up to one month early without affecting your renewal date.

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Major Skoda Service

A major service is usually required every two years or 24,000 miles. It includes all items from a full service, plus added part replacements such as spark plugs, air filters and fuel filters depending on your model. This thorough check-up helps preserve long-term reliability and is ideal for higher-mileage vehicles or those approaching key service intervals.

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Full Skoda Service

Recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, a full service covers oil and filter changes, brake and tyre inspections, fluid top-ups, and full mechanical checks. This routine maintenance helps your Škoda remain efficient, safe and enjoyable to drive.

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Interim Skoda Service

An interim service offers essential maintenance between full services. It includes an oil and filter change, visual brake and tyre checks, and fluid level reviews. Ideal for higher-mileage drivers or those looking for peace of mind before longer journeys.

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Electric Skoda Service

With models like the Enyaq, Škoda’s electric lineup is expanding. Our EV-qualified garages perform specialist servicing, including high-voltage battery diagnostics, regenerative braking system checks, cooling and charging system inspections, and tyre/suspension reviews—ensuring your Škoda EV or hybrid stays safe and efficient.

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Hybrid Škoda Service

Škoda’s plug-in hybrid models such as the Octavia iV and Superb iV require dual-system servicing. At Blackcircles.com, you can book a Full, Major or Interim hybrid service designed to maintain both the petrol engine and electric drive. Work is completed by qualified hybrid technicians using approved parts.

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Oil & Filter Change

Fresh oil and filter change is vital for protecting your Škoda’s engine, particularly in TSI and TDI models. This service includes draining the old oil, replacing the filter, and refilling with oil that meets Škoda’s technical specifications supporting performance and fuel economy.

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Other Skoda Car Services Available

In addition to MOTs and regular servicing, Blackcircles.com offers a range of additional maintenance services for Škoda vehicles. These include brake pad and disc replacements, battery diagnostics, suspension and steering alignment, air conditioning servicing and system scans all performed using approved components by experienced professionals.

Whether your Škoda is used for commuting, family transport or longer trips, our partner garages offer the care needed to keep it performing reliably.

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Tyres for Skoda

Škoda models benefit from tyres that balance grip, comfort and fuel efficiency. At Blackcircles.com, you can find options from leading tyre brands many recommended for models like the Octavia, Karoq and Enyaq. Enter your registration or tyre size to compare prices and book fitting.

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Popular Skoda Models We Can MOT & Service at Blackcircles

 

Skoda Fabia

Skoda Scala

Skoda Octavia

Skoda Octavia iV

Skoda Superb

Skoda Kamiq

Skoda Karoq

Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Enyaq iV


How to book an MOT and Service through Blackcircles?

  1. Enter your details and choose your service

    Start by entering your vehicle registration and postcode to begin your booking.

  2. Compare garages, prices and the features you’re looking for

    Select the best option for your needs from our trusted garage network.

  3. Choose a time and date that suits you

    Pick a time that fits your schedule for maximum convenience.

  4. Secure online payment

    Book with confidence knowing your payment is secure.

What is the difference between a Major, Full, Interim Car Service?

When choosing a car service, it’s important to understand what’s included in each type. Here's a complete breakdown of the differences between an Interim, Full, and Major service, showing exactly what checks and replacements are carried out.

Service Item Interim Full Major
Engine Area
Check for visible oil leaks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect and top up anti-freeze as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of fan / alternator ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts ✔️ ✔️
Check timing belt schedule & report as required ✔️ ✔️
Inspect radiator and radiator cap ✔️
Check coolant hoses ✔️
Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap ✔️
Replace air filter ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps ✔️
Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Inspect battery charge and terminals ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spark plug schedule & report as required ✔️
Check diesel plug indicator as appropriate ✔️
Check horn operation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check power steering & top up reservoir as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️ ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️ ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️ ✔️
Drive System
Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots ✔️ ✔️
Check & top up clutch & axle oil ✔️ ✔️
Inspect clutch operation ✔️
Check transmission ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️ ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️ ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️ ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️ ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️ ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Reset vehicle service light as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

Tip: A Full Service is typically recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, while a Major Service is ideal every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Interim Services are great between major intervals, especially for high-mileage drivers.
 

What is the difference between a Major, Full & Interim Hybrid Car Service?

Electric and hybrid vehicles require specialist servicing to keep them performing efficiently. Below is a complete checklist showing what's included in each level of Hybrid and EV servicing.

Service Item Interim Full Major
Engine Area
Check for visible oil leaks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check inverter coolant ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of fan / alternator ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts ✔️ ✔️
Check timing belt schedule & report as required ✔️ ✔️
Inspect radiator and radiator cap ✔️
Check coolant hoses ✔️
Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap ✔️
Replace air filter ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps ✔️
Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Inspect battery charge and terminals ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spark plug schedule & report as required ✔️
Check horn operation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
EV Motor Check
Visual check of high voltage cables & connectors ✔️
Charging point & cable check ✔️
Hybrid health diagnostic ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check power steering & top up reservoir as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️ ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️ ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️ ✔️
Drive System
Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots ✔️ ✔️
Check & top up clutch & axle oil ✔️ ✔️
Inspect clutch operation ✔️
Check transmission ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️ ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️ ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️ ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️ ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️ ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Reset vehicle service light as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️


Electric Vehicle (EV) Service Checklist

This table shows a grouped list of what’s included in a standard EV service:

Service Item Included
Engine Area
Check inverter coolant ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Check horn operation ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️
EV Motor Check ✔️
Visual check of high volt cables & connectors ✔️
Charging point & cable check ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️

Note: Hybrid and EVs benefit from fewer moving parts than traditional engines but still require dedicated servicing to maintain battery health, regenerative braking systems, and electronics.
 

Skoda MOT & Servicing FAQs

Will a service at Blackcircles protect my warranty?

No. If your Skoda is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, we recommend using an official Skoda service centre to ensure full compliance.

How much does a Skoda service cost?

Service pricing starts from £80. The final cost depends on the service level, vehicle model, and garage location.

How much does a Skoda MOT cost?

MOTs for Skoda models start from £25. Final prices may vary slightly depending on the garage.

How far in advance can I book my Skoda MOT?

You can book your MOT up to one month before its due date, without affecting the renewal date.

How often should my Skoda be serviced?

Skoda generally recommends a service every 12 months or 10,000 miles. Always check your vehicle’s service schedule or onboard system for specifics.

Can I spread the cost of my Skoda MOT & Service?

Yes. You can split your booking cost using PayPal Pay in 3. Any additional work will be quoted separately by the garage.

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