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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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89.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.4%

vs Skoda Avg

25

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Superb — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Superb has an average MOT pass rate of 89.7%, which is 1.4 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. 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.

Typical mileage for the Superb is around 153,337 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Superb, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

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: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2023

Based on 349 vehicles

99.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

0.8%

2022

Based on 3,904 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

8.5%

Mileage at 3yr

126k mi

2021

Based on 2,984 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

2020

Based on 6,455 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
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: 91.0%
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: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

2017

Based on 22,793 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

2016

Based on 20,507 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2015

Based on 11,437 vehicles

79.1%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

22.1%

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

2014

Based on 11,242 vehicles

76.2%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

25.4%

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2013

Based on 9,123 vehicles

76.0%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

24.6%

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2012

Based on 9,595 vehicles

72.8%Average
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

28.0%

Mileage at 10yr

224k mi

2011

Based on 37,807 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

28.6%

Mileage at 3yr

126k mi

Mileage at 5yr

176k mi

2010

Based on 40,107 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

29.8%

Mileage at 3yr

105k mi

Mileage at 5yr

168k mi

2009

Based on 22,693 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

27.6%

Mileage at 3yr

101k mi

Mileage at 5yr

153k mi

Mileage at 10yr

224k mi

2008

Based on 20,244 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

23.3%

Mileage at 3yr

132k mi

Mileage at 5yr

165k mi

Mileage at 10yr

226k mi

2007

Based on 11,013 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

27.7%

Mileage at 3yr

117k mi

Mileage at 5yr

163k mi

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

2006

Based on 14,036 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

20.2%

Mileage at 3yr

151k mi

Mileage at 5yr

183k mi

Mileage at 10yr

229k mi

2005

Based on 20,005 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

24.2%

Mileage at 3yr

103k mi

Mileage at 5yr

140k mi

Mileage at 10yr

226k mi

2004

Based on 19,332 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

36.3%

Mileage at 5yr

143k mi

Mileage at 10yr

227k mi

2003

Based on 27,909 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

25.0%

Mileage at 5yr

154k mi

Mileage at 10yr

224k mi

2002

Based on 16,469 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

14.8%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 10yr

217k mi

2001

Based on 666 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

216k mi

0

Based on 70,048 vehicles

83.9%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

94k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Superb

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

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.1%
2

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.1%
3

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.1%
4

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.3%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.0%

Typical Mileage — Skoda Superb

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Superb.

At 3 Years

100,888

miles

At 5 Years

153,337

miles

At 10 Years

223,928

miles

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 89.7% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.1%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (3.1%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Superb reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.7%, 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: 125,547 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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