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Škoda Superb reliability

B · Good

MOT pass rates and common problems from 453,108 MOT tests of cars first registered 2003–2022.

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78.6%pass first time
+5.2 ptsvs typical car
Beats 79%of cars
453,108MOT tests

Verdict

The Škoda Superb passes its MOT first time on 78.6% of tests, 5.2 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (73.4%). That puts it ahead of 79% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2016 Superb does best (beats 90% of cars) and the 2019 worst (beats 67%).

Of its engines, the 2.0 Petrol does best (beats 86%) and the 1.6 Diesel worst (beats 77%).

Better than average on lights & electrics, brakes, emissions & leaks.

Watch these weak spots

Tyre damage & cracking1.5×as often as a typical car
Shock absorbers2.1×as often as a typical car
Indicator side repeaters1.4×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%3456789101112131415161787%84%80%75%68%64%61%62%
Škoda SuperbTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2003
Beats 65%
2004
Beats 72%
2005
Beats 69%
2006
Beats 67%
2007
Beats 64%
2008
Beats 74%
2009
Beats 73%
2010
Beats 74%
2011
Beats 76%
2012
Beats 77%
2013
Beats 79%
2014
Beats 79%
2015
Beats 77%
2016
Beats 90%
2017
Beats 85%
2018
Beats 80%
2019
Beats 67%
2020
Beats 66%
2021
Beats 67%
2022
Beats 87%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2006–2022299,81277.9%Beats 79%B
1.6 Diesel2011–201958,02876.8%Beats 77%B
2.0 Petrol2016–202125,32087.2%Beats 86%A
1.4 Petrol2016–201818,85086.8%Beats 92%A
1.5 Petrol2018–202218,44887.1%Beats 74%B
1.9 Diesel2003–201012,56359.9%Beats 68%B
1.8 Petrol2011–201310,54174.5%Beats 83%A
1.4 Hybrid2020–20219,54683.6%Beats 58%C

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 1.9% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 7.0% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 10.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 3.4% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 10.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+4.4 ptsTyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−0.7 ptsBrakes: 3.4% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+2.5 ptsSuspension: 7.0% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.1 ptsExhaust: 1.9% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.7 ptsSuspension: 7.0% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 3.4% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 10.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 1.9% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 10.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+4.4 ptsTyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−0.7 ptsBrakes: 3.4% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+2.5 ptsSuspension: 7.0% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.1 ptsExhaust: 1.9% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.7 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Tyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
7.5% vs 6.9%
Suspension
7.0% vs 7.1%
Lights & electrics
5.9% vs 10.3%
Brakes
3.4% vs 6.0%
Emissions & leaks
1.9% vs 2.6%
Visibility
1.9% vs 4.4%
Body & structure
1.0% vs 2.3%
Seat belts & airbags
0.7% vs 0.8%
Steering
0.3% vs 1.5%
Wheels
0.3% vs 0.4%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Tyre damage & cracking 1.5× typical
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Shock absorbers 2.1× typical
    Push down hard on each corner: it should rebound once and settle. Look for oily dampers.
  • Indicator side repeaters 1.4× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Coil springs
    Look behind each wheel for a snapped coil (often the bottom one) and listen for clunks over bumps.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k95%89%86%81%77%73%72%71%
Škoda SuperbTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking5.3%3.6%1.5×
Headlight aim2.3%2.9%0.8×
Tyre tread depth2.0%2.9%0.7×
Shock absorbers2.0%1.0%2.1×
Coil springs1.9%1.9%1.0×
Brake pads1.5%2.4%0.6×
Suspension arm bushes1.3%1.0%1.3×
Windscreen wipers1.1%2.1%0.5×
Sidelights0.9%2.3%0.4×
Headlight bulbs & units0.9%1.9%0.5×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A tyre seriously damaged30.5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements22.7
A tyre cords visible or damaged21.7
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn21.1
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.2
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage19.1
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened18.8
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction14.4
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2022 Škoda Superb2 engines88.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2,60187.3%Beats 90%A
1.5 Petrol1,40289.6%Beats 79%B
2021 Škoda Superb4 engines85.5% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Hybrid4,63483.5%Beats 55%C
2.0 Diesel3,71285.4%Beats 76%B
1.5 Petrol2,00288.5%Beats 77%B
2.0 Petrol1,20388.3%Beats 72%B
2020 Škoda Superb4 engines85.1% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel6,87183.9%Beats 67%B
1.4 Hybrid4,91283.8%Beats 60%B
1.5 Petrol3,94287.2%Beats 67%B
2.0 Petrol2,02087.9%Beats 73%B
2019 Škoda Superb4 engines83.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel17,99382.2%Beats 65%B
1.5 Petrol9,49286.3%Beats 73%B
2.0 Petrol4,08886.4%Beats 69%B
1.6 Diesel1,53581.0%Beats 64%B
2018 Škoda Superb5 engines84.3% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel23,78183.6%Beats 80%A
1.6 Diesel7,06381.0%Beats 67%B
2.0 Petrol6,62087.5%Beats 87%A
1.4 Petrol5,40386.9%Beats 86%A
1.5 Petrol1,61087.8%Beats 85%A
2017 Škoda Superb4 engines83.9% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel40,37783.7%Beats 86%A
1.6 Diesel9,35680.6%Beats 75%B
2.0 Petrol6,81986.9%Beats 89%A
1.4 Petrol6,79686.6%Beats 89%A
2016 Škoda Superb4 engines83.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel46,21183.1%Beats 90%A
1.6 Diesel9,06780.4%Beats 82%A
1.4 Petrol6,65187.0%Beats 96%A
2.0 Petrol4,57087.2%Beats 95%A
2015 Škoda Superb2 engines78.9% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel34,33779.3%Beats 79%B
1.6 Diesel6,22376.8%Beats 70%B
2014 Škoda Superb2 engines76.6% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel33,95776.8%Beats 79%B
1.6 Diesel6,01475.7%Beats 79%B
2013 Škoda Superb3 engines74.0% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel24,79973.8%Beats 77%B
1.6 Diesel6,88073.8%Beats 81%A
1.8 Petrol1,46378.7%Beats 86%A
2012 Škoda Superb3 engines71.2% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel23,51970.8%Beats 76%B
1.6 Diesel8,30871.3%Beats 81%A
1.8 Petrol3,35274.2%Beats 76%B
2011 Škoda Superb3 engines68.9% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel15,38767.4%Beats 73%B
1.8 Petrol5,72673.6%Beats 85%A
1.6 Diesel3,58267.7%Beats 75%B
2010 Škoda Superb2 engines65.7% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel14,23165.9%Beats 75%B
1.9 Diesel2,31064.5%Beats 70%B
2009 Škoda Superb2 engines64.0% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel6,91864.7%Beats 75%B
1.9 Diesel2,25061.9%Beats 67%B
2008 Škoda Superb2 engines62.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2,70263.8%Beats 77%B
1.9 Diesel1,02560.3%Beats 65%B
2007 Škoda Superb1 engine59.3% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel1,24359.3%Beats 64%B
2006 Škoda Superb2 engines58.6% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel1,17358.1%Beats 66%B
1.9 Diesel1,00559.1%Beats 68%B
2005 Škoda Superb1 engine58.1% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.9 Diesel2,68058.1%Beats 69%B
2004 Škoda Superb1 engine58.0% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.9 Diesel2,06058.0%Beats 72%B
2003 Škoda Superb1 engine54.7% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.9 Diesel1,23354.7%Beats 65%B

FAQ

What is the Škoda Superb MOT pass rate?

78.6% of MOT tests on the Škoda Superb were passed first time, based on 453,108 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2003–2022. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 73.4% of the time.

Is the Škoda Superb reliable?

On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 79% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Škoda Superb year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2016 Superb does best for its age and mileage: it beats 90% of cars on UK roads. The 2019 does worst: it beats 67%.

Which Škoda Superb engine is best?

Across all years, the 2.0 Petrol does best: it beats 86% of cars on UK roads. The 1.6 Diesel does worst: it beats 77%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Škoda Superb?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, headlight aim, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, tyre damage & cracking comes up 1.5× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.