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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Superb. Check any Superb by registration number below.

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85.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.3%

vs Skoda Avg

12

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Superb — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Superb has an average MOT pass rate of 85.5%, which is 4.3 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 89.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Superb is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Superb fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Superb for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Skoda Superb, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Superb performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 45 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2023

Based on 349 vehicles

99.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

0.8%

2021

Based on 2,984 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

2020

Based on 6,455 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

11.6%

Mileage at 3yr

62k mi

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

2019

Based on 15,670 vehicles

86.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 3yr

84k mi

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

2018

Based on 19,893 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

2017

Based on 22,793 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

2016

Based on 20,507 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2015

Based on 11,437 vehicles

79.1%Good
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

22.1%

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

2014

Based on 11,242 vehicles

76.2%Good
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

25.4%

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2013

Based on 9,123 vehicles

76.0%Good
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

24.6%

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2012

Based on 9,595 vehicles

72.8%Average
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

28.0%

Mileage at 10yr

224k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Superb

The most common reasons a Skoda Superb fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.0%
2

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

1.7%
3

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.5%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

1.4%
5

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%
Skoda Superb Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Skoda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Skoda models.

Skoda Scala SE Technology TSI S-A

97.5% pass rate

Skoda Yeti

73.3% pass rate

Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI

92.5% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE Technology TSI

96.8% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-Tec MHEV S-A

96.6% pass rate

Skoda Superb SE L TSI S-A

94.9% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Superb

Skoda Superb — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Superb MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Superb?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Superb is 85.5% compared to the Skoda average of 89.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Superb?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Superb are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.0%), A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.7%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Superb reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.5%, the Skoda Superb is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Superb?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Superb?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Superb: 67,312 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Superb to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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