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Skoda Superb MOT pass rate and common problems

81.2% of Skoda Superbs passed the 2024 MOT (65,281 first tests): 77.8% at the first attempt and 3.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 5% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 95.3 (95% CI 94.0–96.7; 100 = normal).

Skoda Superb at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate81.2%incl. 3.4% fixed at the test centre202465281
Passed at the first attempt77.8%all first tests202465281
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 94.0–96.7)95.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 399 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202465281
Biggest excess: Tyres9.9per 1007.9 same-age2019–2024333873
Dangerous defects9.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024333873
Advisory items100.7per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024333873

The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.

strip · Skoda Superb · MOT Risk Index · 95.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Skoda Superb. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 399 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 391 and 414 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Skoda Superb index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank399of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202465281
Best rank within its 95% interval391rankother models held where they are202465281
Worst rank within its 95% interval414rankother models held where they are202465281

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 97.2 to 95.3 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Skoda Superb MOT, and how often?

Skoda Superb MOTs fail most often on tyres: 9.9 per 100 tests, against 7.9 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 333,873).

bar · Skoda Superb · Tyres · 9.9 vs 7.9 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres9.9per 1007.92019–202433038
Suspension9.6per 1008.22019–202432155
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment8.2per 1009.42019–202427252
Visibility5.5per 1006.22019–202418400
Brakes5.1per 1007.02019–202416864
Body, chassis, structure2.1per 1002.42019–20247101

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 333,873 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Skoda Superb compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Skoda Superb is tyres at age 3: 6.2 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 46,266).

bullet · Skoda Superb · Tyres, age 3 · 6.2 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 6.2 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.6 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 1.9 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 6.3 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.0 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 2.8 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 6.5 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.4 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 36.2per 1004.22019–202446266
Brakes, age 31.6per 1001.82019–202446266
Suspension, age 31.9per 1000.62019–202446266
Tyres, age 46.3per 1004.52019–202443177
Brakes, age 42.0per 1002.42019–202443177
Suspension, age 42.8per 1001.22019–202443177
Tyres, age 56.5per 1005.12019–202442538
Brakes, age 52.4per 1003.12019–202442538
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 53.5per 1002.22019–202442538
Tyres, age 66.6per 1005.52019–202439731
Brakes, age 62.6per 1003.82019–202439731
Suspension, age 64.1per 1003.72019–202439731
Tyres, age 76.7per 1006.02019–202436485
Brakes, age 72.9per 1004.52019–202436485
Suspension, age 75.8per 1005.72019–202436485
Tyres, age 87.7per 1006.32019–202430080
Brakes, age 83.4per 1005.42019–202430080
Suspension, age 87.4per 1007.82019–202430080

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Skoda Superb's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Skoda Superb advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 23.4% of the time.

funnel · Skoda Superb · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 23.4 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 23.4 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.4% next failmedian model2019–20242470
Suspension15.5% next failmedian model2019–202425776
Body, chassis, structure10.5% next failmedian model2019–20241248
Steering9.8% next failmedian model2019–2024521
Tyres9.6% next failmedian model2019–202456505
Brakes6.3% next failmedian model2019–202447474
Noise, emissions and leaks6% next failmedian model2019–20244618
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.3% next failmedian model2019–2024774
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle2.2% next failmedian model2019–20243931
Road wheels0.9% next failmedian model2019–20241332
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202414481

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Skoda Superb got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Skoda Superb MOTs flag tyres most: 37.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 333,873).

bar · Skoda Superb · Tyres · 37.2 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres37.2per 10039.72019–2024124107
Brakes31.3per 10034.72019–2024104577
Suspension18.3per 10026.22019–202461119
Non-component advisories6.5per 1007.82019–202421585
Noise, emissions and leaks2.2per 1005.22019–20247386
Identification of the vehicle1.8per 1002.52019–20246154

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 333,873 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Skoda Superb?

For Skoda Superbs aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 5.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 56,139).

bar · Skoda Superb · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202422140
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–202422140
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202422140
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202422140
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202422140
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202422140
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202422140
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202422140
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202422140
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202422140
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202422140
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20249336
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–20249336
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20249336
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20249336
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20249336
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20249336
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20249336
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20249336
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249336
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249336
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249336
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20243927
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–20243927
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20243927
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–20243927
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20243927
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20243927
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243927
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243927
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243927
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243927
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243927
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202456139
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202456139
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202456139
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202456139
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202456139
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202456139
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202456139
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202456139
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202456139
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202456139
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202456139
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–202431356
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–202431356
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–202431356
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–202431356
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–202431356
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202431356
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202431356
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202431356
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202431356
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202431356
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202431356
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–202415308
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–202415308
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–202415308
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–202415308
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–202415308
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–202415308
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202415308
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202415308
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202415308
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202415308
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202415308
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–202434043
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–202434043
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–202434043
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–202434043
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202434043
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202434043
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202434043
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202434043
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202434043
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202434043
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202434043
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–202422203
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–202422203
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–202422203
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–202422203
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–202422203
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–202422203
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202422203
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202422203
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202422203
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202422203
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202422203
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–202415949
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–202415949
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–202415949
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–202415949
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–202415949
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–202415949
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–202415949
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202415949
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202415949
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202415949
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202415949
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass12.7% next fail2019–202414332
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–202414332
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–202414332
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–202414332
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–202414332
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202414332
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–202414332
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202414332
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202414332
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202414332
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202414332
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory17.1% next fail2019–202411090
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.7% next fail2019–202411090
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.4% next fail2019–202411090
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–202411090
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–202411090
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202411090
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–202411090
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–202411090
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202411090
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202411090
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202411090
Speedometer and speed limiter, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202411090
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail20.2% next fail2019–202411434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail16.8% next fail2019–202411434
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–202411434
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–202411434
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–202411434
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–202411434
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–202411434
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–202411434
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–202411434
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202411434
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202411434
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.1% next fail2019–20243300
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.3% next fail2019–20243300
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–20243300
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20243300
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20243300
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20243300
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20243300
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20243300
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20243300
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243300
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243300
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory20.2% next fail2019–20243201
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.6% next fail2019–20243201
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–20243201
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–20243201
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20243201
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–20243201
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20243201
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20243201
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20243201
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20243201
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243201
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail22.7% next fail2019–20243987
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail20.0% next fail2019–20243987
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–20243987
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20243987
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.7% next fail2019–20243987
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–20243987
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20243987
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20243987
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20243987
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243987
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243987
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass17.5% next fail2019–20241140
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.3% next fail2019–20241140
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.5% next fail2019–20241140
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20241140
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20241140
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5% next fail2019–20241140
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20241140
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20241140
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20241140
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241140
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.8% next fail2019–20241235
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory21.5% next fail2019–20241235
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.0% next fail2019–20241235
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20241235
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–20241235
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–20241235
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20241235
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20241235
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20241235
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241235
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail31.1% next fail2019–20241591
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail24.9% next fail2019–20241591
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail18.2% next fail2019–20241591
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–20241591
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–20241591
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–20241591
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.7% next fail2019–20241591
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20241591
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20241591
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241591
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241591
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars)30.4% next fail2019–202446
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars)30.4% next fail2019–202446
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars)15.2% next fail2019–202446

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Skoda Superb get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Skoda Superb gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 25.3 major and 8.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Skoda Superb · Dangerous defects · 9.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 9.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects9.6per 10011.22019–2024333873

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 333,873 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Skoda Superb still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Skoda Superb go from 14.6% at age 3 to 44.2% at age 19 (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 36.8–51.8%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 36.8–51.8%) (2024, n = 65,281).

line · Skoda Superb · Age 3 · 14.6 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 14.6. Age 19 (rough esti: 44.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 314.6% failed first time12.420244232
Age 415.0% failed first time13.120244997
Age 516.5% failed first time15.120246800
Age 616.5% failed first time17.520247626
Age 718.4% failed first time20.220249214
Age 819.7% failed first time23.320248345
Age 925.6% failed first time26.520244642
Age 1029.2% failed first time30.120244555
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1130.4% failed first time33.220243638
Age 1234.3% failed first time35.720243826
Age 1335.3% failed first time38.220242696
Age 1436.9% failed first time40.420241756
Age 1539.1% failed first time41.62024910
Age 16 (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 30.4–40.8%)35.4% failed first time43.12024322
Age 17 (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 32.3–47.0%)39.4% failed first time43.12024165
Age 18 (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 31.4–45.8%)38.4% failed first time43.92024172
Age 19 (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 36.8–51.8%)44.2% failed first time43.52024163

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Skoda Superb compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 7 of 18 ages shown, Skoda Superbs fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 17, where they fail less often: 39.7% against 43.5% (2024, n = 1,435).

line · Skoda Superb · Age 3 · 12.6 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 12.6. Age 20: 41.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.6% fail11.7202446266
Age 414.2% fail13.3202443177
Age 515.8% fail15.1202442538
Age 617.2% fail17.3202439731
Age 720.0% fail20.1202436485
Age 823.4% fail23.2202430080
Age 927.1% fail26.7202423437
Age 1030.2% fail30.0202419651
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1132.3% fail33.5202414847
Age 1235.6% fail36.5202411112
Age 1336.4% fail38.920247235
Age 1439.0% fail40.820244727
Age 1540.8% fail42.320243015
Age 1641.9% fail43.120242037
Age 1739.7% fail43.520241435
Age 1839.9% fail43.62024989
Age 1944.2% fail43.22024597
Age 2041.7% fail42.42024319

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Superb years should I avoid?

The Skoda Superb build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 113.3 (95% CI 107.5–119.1) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 9,971).

Build year matters for the Skoda Superb: 2020 Skoda Superbs fail more than their age would predict, 2016 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Skoda Superb · Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 939 tests, 95% interval 87.4–106.4) · 96.9 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 939 tests, 95% interval 87.4–106.4)96.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024939
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 1,681 tests, 95% interval 97.8–113.0)105.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241681
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 1,637 tests, 95% interval 98.4–114.3)106.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241637
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 1,857 tests, 95% interval 97.3–112.3)104.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241857
Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 2,804 tests, 95% interval 93.6–105.7)99.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242804
Build year 2009101.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247096
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)104index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412565
Build year 2011 (worse for its age)103.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418589
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)103.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202425795
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)102.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202423877
Build year 2014101.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202429299
Build year 2015 (worse for its age)104.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202429483
Build year 2016 (better for its age)91.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202452284
Build year 2017 (better for its age)92index vs own age100 = normal2019–202449883
Build year 2018102.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202431038
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)110.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202420922
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)113.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249971

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Skoda Superb MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Skoda Superb MOT: about £45 (up to about £86 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 65,281).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Skoda Superb · Expected repair bill · 45.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill45.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue65281
Estimated range lower45.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue65281
Estimated range upper86.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue65281
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)17.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue65281
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)11.5GBP expected contribution140price catalogue65281
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)8.9GBP expected contribution90price catalogue65281
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)7.7GBP expected contribution150price catalogue65281

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Skoda Superb more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Skoda Superb and 4 as often or more. The Skoda Superb has an MOT Risk Index of 95.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 65,281).

bar · Skoda Superb · Skoda Superb (this model) · 95.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Skoda Superb (this model)95.3index100 = normal202465281
Volkswagen Touran97index95.3202473577
Mitsubishi Outlander97index95.3202478306
Mercedes-Benz B-Class91.8index95.3202471436
Mercedes-Benz CLA100.6index95.3202463888
Skoda Yeti80.9index95.3202475713
Land Rover Discovery Sport95.9index95.32024116148
Skoda Octavia89.7index95.32024205251
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota C-HR90.6index95.3202486481

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Skoda Superb normally do?

At age 8, the median Skoda Superb had covered 86,020 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 63,915 to 118,954 miles (2024, n = 8,345).

line · Skoda Superb · Age 3 median · 37291 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 37291. Age 19 P75 (rough : 185292. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median37291miles20244232
Age 3 P2524266miles20244232
Age 3 P7556565miles20244232
Age 4 median44334miles20244997
Age 4 P2529689miles20244997
Age 4 P7565745miles20244997
Age 5 median53434miles20246800
Age 5 P2536973miles20246800
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7579296miles20246800
Age 6 median64996miles20247626
Age 6 P2545981miles20247626
Age 6 P7593214miles20247626
Age 7 median77598miles20249214
Age 7 P2556439miles20249214
Age 7 P75108347miles20249214
Age 8 median86020miles20248345
Age 8 P2563915miles20248345
Age 8 P75118954miles20248345
Age 9 median99479miles20244642
Age 9 P2572612miles20244642
Age 9 P75142030miles20244642
Age 10 median106658miles20244555
Age 10 P2579197miles20244555
Age 10 P75143803miles20244555
Age 11 median111987miles20243638
Age 11 P2582352miles20243638
Age 11 P75150157miles20243638
Age 12 median118787miles20243826
Age 12 P2589185miles20243826
Age 12 P75156382miles20243826
Age 13 median125440miles20242696
Age 13 P2596576miles20242696
Age 13 P75158504miles20242696
Age 14 median134685miles20241756
Age 14 P25105791miles20241756
Age 14 P75169334miles20241756
Age 15 median133172miles2024910
Age 15 P25103174miles2024910
Age 15 P75166644miles2024910
Age 16 median (rough estimate)133081miles2024322
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)108703miles2024322
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)159371miles2024322
Age 17 median (rough estimate)127971miles2024165
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)98259miles2024165
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)154546miles2024165
Age 18 median (rough estimate)119416miles2024172
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)93966miles2024172
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)145806miles2024172
Age 19 median (rough estimate)145907miles2024163
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)106087miles2024163
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)185292miles2024163

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Skoda Superb MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 10.6% of Skoda Superbs with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 23.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 7,329). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Skoda Superb · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 11.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles11.5% failed first time20246461
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles16.6% failed first time20245621
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles21% failed first time20242385
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles19.7% failed first time20241038
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles20.2% failed first time2024520
Age 6–9, <40k miles10.6% failed first time20242854
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles16.4% failed first time20248956
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles21.8% failed first time20248187
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles22.3% failed first time20245353
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles23.3% failed first time20244475
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 327 tests, 95% interval 10.4–17.9%)13.8% failed first time2024327
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles24.3% failed first time20241820
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles29.3% failed first time20243730
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles34.2% failed first time20245064
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles36.8% failed first time20245484
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 21.8–37.8%)29.2% failed first time2024120
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 30.3–40.9%)35.4% failed first time2024308
Age 15+, 100-140k miles38.3% failed first time2024660
Age 15+, 140k+ miles43% failed first time2024877

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Skoda Superb last?

31.0% of Skoda Superbs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 12.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 102,571).

line · Skoda Superb · 100,000 miles · 31 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 31. 200,000 miles: 4.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles31% of tested cars2024102571
150,000 miles12.3% of tested cars202440879
200,000 miles4.8% of tested cars202415826

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Skoda Superb driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Skoda Superb index is 79.3, against 90.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 65,281).

slope · Skoda Superb · Age and mileage adjusted index · 79.3 vs 90.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 90.9 vs 79.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index79.3index90.92019–202465281

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Superb fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Skoda Superbs fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 24.3% against 16.4%.

bar · Skoda Superb · Hybrid · 15.8 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hybrid15.8% fail first timeother fuels20243150
Petrol16.4% fail first timeother fuels202413822
Diesel24.3% fail first timeother fuels202448300

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Superb engine is best?

For its age, the best Skoda Superb engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 79.3, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 110.0, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 65,281).

bar · Skoda Superb · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 79.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre79.3index vs model norm100 = model average202419478
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre80.4index vs model norm100 = model average202426805
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,535 tests, 95% interval 80.8–95.4)87.9index vs model norm100 = model average20241535
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre89.2index vs model norm100 = model average20249754
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre101.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024225070
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre110index vs model norm100 = model average202444464
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,817 tests, 95% interval 105.8–117.3)111.5index vs model norm100 = model average20241817

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Skoda Superb fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Skoda Superb range from 14.5% to 28.3% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Skoda Superb · Dundee (DD) · 28.3 vs 22.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 15%. 26%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD)28.3% fail first time22.220241468
Aberdeen (AB)28.3% fail first time22.220243161
Exeter (EX)27.4% fail first time22.220242701
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 7.0–15.7%)10.6% fail first time22.22024198
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 10.9–17.0%)13.7% fail first time22.22024483
Uxbridge (UB)14.5% fail first time22.220241115
Kirkcaldy (KY)26.9% fail first time22.220241972
Plymouth (PL)25.9% fail first time22.220242733
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Edinburgh (EH)25.8% fail first time22.220245205
Bournemouth (BH)25.7% fail first time22.220243140
Paisley (PA)25.7% fail first time22.220241734
Perth (PH)25.7% fail first time22.220241577
Harrogate (HG)25.6% fail first time22.220241564
Bristol (BS)24.9% fail first time22.220245205
Telford (TF)24.7% fail first time22.220242008
Guildford (GU)24.6% fail first time22.220245996
Taunton (TA)24.4% fail first time22.220241832
Bath (BA)24.4% fail first time22.220243351
Truro (TR)24.4% fail first time22.220241259
Torquay (TQ)24.4% fail first time22.220241059
Sunderland (SR)24.0% fail first time22.22024778
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 19.2–29.6%)24.0% fail first time22.22024254
Falkirk (FK)23.9% fail first time22.220241545
Brighton (BN)23.8% fail first time22.220243569
Ipswich (IP)23.8% fail first time22.220243709
Dorchester (DT)23.6% fail first time22.220241133
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 16.9–31.5%)23.4% fail first time22.22024128
Salisbury (SP)23.2% fail first time22.220242583
Galashiels (TD)23.2% fail first time22.22024616
Leicester (LE)23.2% fail first time22.220246128
Halifax (HX)22.9% fail first time22.22024729
Carlisle (CA)22.8% fail first time22.220242080
Walsall (WS)22.8% fail first time22.220242664
Hereford (HR)22.7% fail first time22.220241130
Swansea (SA)22.5% fail first time22.220243196
York (YO)22.5% fail first time22.220243397
Lincoln (LN)22.3% fail first time22.220242935
Swindon (SN)22.3% fail first time22.220243434
Kilmarnock (KA)22.2% fail first time22.220241859
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)22.0% fail first time22.220243094
Milton Keynes (MK)22.0% fail first time22.220244061
Gloucester (GL)21.9% fail first time22.220244518
Cardiff (CF)21.8% fail first time22.220244931
Leeds (LS)21.8% fail first time22.220243600
Portsmouth (PO)21.7% fail first time22.220245626
Glasgow (G)21.7% fail first time22.220245517
Northampton (NN)21.6% fail first time22.220245092
Inverness (IV)21.5% fail first time22.220241731
Oxford (OX)21.3% fail first time22.220245840
Kingston upon Thames (KT)21.1% fail first time22.220242347
Norwich (NR)21.0% fail first time22.220243552
Darlington (DL)21.0% fail first time22.220242354
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 15.7–27.5%)21.0% fail first time22.22024181
Newport (NP)20.9% fail first time22.220242418
Cleveland (TS)20.9% fail first time22.220243417
Wigan (WN)20.9% fail first time22.220241141
Bradford (BD)20.8% fail first time22.220242960
Hemel Hempstead (HP)20.8% fail first time22.220243706
Shrewsbury (SY)20.7% fail first time22.220242301
Preston (PR)20.7% fail first time22.220243485
Colchester (CO)20.7% fail first time22.220242381
Blackburn (BB)20.5% fail first time22.220242644
Hull (HU)20.5% fail first time22.220241789
London N (N)20.5% fail first time22.220241572
Canterbury (CT)20.4% fail first time22.220242958
Worcester (WR)20.4% fail first time22.220242703
Tonbridge (TN)20.4% fail first time22.220244220
Cambridge (CB)20.3% fail first time22.220243549
Dudley (DY)20.1% fail first time22.220241973
Reading (RG)20.1% fail first time22.220245810
Warrington (WA)20.0% fail first time22.220243198
Oldham (OL)20% fail first time22.220242100
Lancaster (LA)19.9% fail first time22.220241781
Crewe (CW)19.9% fail first time22.220242100
Blackpool (FY)19.9% fail first time22.220241035
Sheffield (S)19.9% fail first time22.220248811
Peterborough (PE)19.7% fail first time22.220246853
Manchester (M)19.7% fail first time22.220243914
Birmingham (B)19.6% fail first time22.220249000
Stevenage (SG)19.6% fail first time22.220242577
St Albans (AL)19.5% fail first time22.220241019
Bolton (BL)19.2% fail first time22.220242376
Doncaster (DN)19.1% fail first time22.220244798
Southampton (SO)19.1% fail first time22.220246106
Wolverhampton (WV)19.1% fail first time22.220241743
Medway (ME)18.8% fail first time22.220243770
Stockport (SK)18.8% fail first time22.220243085
Chester (CH)18.7% fail first time22.220244447
Derby (DE)18.7% fail first time22.220243994
Huddersfield (HD)18.6% fail first time22.220241403
Llandudno (LL)18.6% fail first time22.220242826
Coventry (CV)18.4% fail first time22.220245490
Dumfries (DG)18.4% fail first time22.22024924
Motherwell (ML)18.3% fail first time22.220242023
London SE (SE)18.3% fail first time22.220241626
London NW (NW)18.3% fail first time22.220241331
Romford (RM)18.3% fail first time22.220241331
Wakefield (WF)18.3% fail first time22.220242632
Twickenham (TW)18.2% fail first time22.220241647
Newcastle (NE)18.2% fail first time22.220248330
London W (W)18.2% fail first time22.22024501
Chelmsford (CM)17.9% fail first time22.220243472
Redhill (RH)17.7% fail first time22.220243819
Luton (LU)17.7% fail first time22.220241836
Liverpool (L)17.4% fail first time22.220243578
London SW (SW)17.3% fail first time22.220241339
Watford (WD)17.1% fail first time22.220241673
London E (E)17.1% fail first time22.220242072
Durham (DH)17.1% fail first time22.220241827
Enfield (EN)17.0% fail first time22.22024901
Dartford (DA)16.8% fail first time22.220242121
Slough (SL)16.5% fail first time22.220241980
Nottingham (NG)15.4% fail first time22.220248959
Croydon (CR)15.3% fail first time22.220241705
Ilford (IG)15.3% fail first time22.22024771
Bromley (BR)15.3% fail first time22.22024811
Harrow (HA)14.9% fail first time22.220241507
Southend-on-Sea (SS)14.6% fail first time22.220241608

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Skoda Superb rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Skoda Superb MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.2 times the national rate: 0.91% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 65,193).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Skoda Superb · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.2 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.2ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers65193

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Skoda Superb ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 70.4% of Skoda Superbs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Skoda Superb · Likely compliant · 70.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant70.4% estimate202465281

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Skoda Superb?

Of failed Skoda Superb MOTs, 46.5% were retested the same day and a further 51.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 54,535).

bar · Skoda Superb · Same-day retest · 46.5 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest46.5%failed initial tests2019–202454535
Retest within 10 days51.5%failed initial tests2019–202454535
Clean MOT streak40.4%observed chains2019–202458899
Repeat advisory23.4%observed chains2019–202458899
Decreasing odometer1.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202465726

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Skoda Superb?

Skoda Superbs aged 5 to 13 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 13.5% of tests, against 22.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 13,582).

bullet · Skoda Superb · Low-use first-time failure · 13.5 vs 22.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 13.5 vs 22.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure13.5%22.62019–202413582
Low-use gap-9.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–202413582

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Skoda Superb likely to last?

Skoda Superbs leave the road sooner than most: at ten years old the typical one has about 2.8 more years of MOTs ahead. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Skoda Superb · Age 5 · 5.2 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 55.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 83.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 102.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 122.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)2.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Superbs are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Skoda Superbs tested at ages 4 to 6, about 1 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 597).

line · Skoda Superb · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 19: 1.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202446266
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202443177
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202442538
Age 695% of age 4–6 baseline202439731
Age 787.3% of age 4–6 baseline202436485
Age 871.9% of age 4–6 baseline202430080
Age 956% of age 4–6 baseline202423437
Age 1047% of age 4–6 baseline202419651
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1135.5% of age 4–6 baseline202414847
Age 1226.6% of age 4–6 baseline202411112
Age 1317.3% of age 4–6 baseline20247235
Age 1411.3% of age 4–6 baseline20244727
Age 157.2% of age 4–6 baseline20243015
Age 164.9% of age 4–6 baseline20242037
Age 173.4% of age 4–6 baseline20241435
Age 182.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024989
Age 191.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024597

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Skoda Superb fails, does it fail again?

28.6% of Skoda Superbs that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 18.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 10,830). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 36.5% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Skoda Superb · Repeat after fail · 28.6 vs 18.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 28.6 vs 18.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail28.6%18.92019–202410830

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Superb faults come together?

On Skoda Superbs, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and steering failures turn up together 10.6 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 244).

Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 9.3–12.0)10.6liftexpected joint rate2024244
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 5.9–12.2)8.7liftexpected joint rate202432
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 6.6–10.9)8.5liftexpected joint rate202466
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 6.7–10.1)8.3liftexpected joint rate202492
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 6.5–8.5)7.5liftexpected joint rate2024235
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 4.5–11.3)7.3liftexpected joint rate202420
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.3liftexpected joint rate2024840
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 5.0–10.1)7.2liftexpected joint rate202433
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 6.0–8.5)7.2liftexpected joint rate2024135
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 6.1–7.7)6.9liftexpected joint rate2024284
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 5.1–8.6)6.6liftexpected joint rate202460
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks6.6liftexpected joint rate2024614
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 5.7–6.9)6.3liftexpected joint rate2024432
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 4.9–7.7)6.2liftexpected joint rate202484
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 5.2–6.9)6liftexpected joint rate2024198
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 5.1–6.7)5.9liftexpected joint rate2024225
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 5.1–6.3)5.7liftexpected joint rate2024390
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.6liftexpected joint rate20241909
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 4.5–6.6)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024108
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 5.0–6.0)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024460
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 4.7–6.2)5.4liftexpected joint rate2024220
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks5.3liftexpected joint rate20241489
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks5.1liftexpected joint rate2024852
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.3)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024107
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes4.2liftexpected joint rate2024856
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.2liftexpected joint rate20242561
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension4.1liftexpected joint rate2024581
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.4)4liftexpected joint rate202444
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension4.0liftexpected joint rate20241356
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024196
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.9liftexpected joint rate20241640
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024156
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.9liftexpected joint rate20244847
Brakes + Suspension3.7liftexpected joint rate20242781
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.3)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024155
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024106
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024180
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.6)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024483
Brakes + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate20242489
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024323
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres3.0liftexpected joint rate20241095
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.0liftexpected joint rate20242759
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024263
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate2024719
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20243668
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.1)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024160
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate2024786
Brakes + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate20241341
Suspension + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate20243921
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202488
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20242424
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate2024939
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20242466
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Skoda Superb had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 22 safety recall campaigns matched to the Skoda Superb; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched22campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register65281

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Skoda Superb cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Skoda Superbs tested at age 5, about 16 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 29. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 8 and 9, 5.88 percentage points (2024).

Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 314.6% fail first time20244232
Age 415.0% fail first time20244997
Age 516.5% fail first time20246800
Age 616.5% fail first time20247626
Age 718.4% fail first time20249214
Age 819.7% fail first time20248345
Age 925.6% fail first time20244642
Age 1029.2% fail first time20244555
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1130.4% fail first time20243638
Age 1234.3% fail first time20243826
Age 1335.3% fail first time20242696
Age 14 (rough estimate: 1,756 tests, 95% interval 34.6–39.1%)36.9% fail first time20241756
Age 15 (rough estimate: 910 tests, 95% interval 36.0–42.3%)39.1% fail first time2024910
Age 16 (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 30.4–40.8%)35.4% fail first time2024322
Age 17 (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 32.3–47.0%)39.4% fail first time2024165
Age 18 (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 31.4–45.8%)38.4% fail first time2024172
Age 19 (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 36.8–51.8%)44.2% fail first time2024163

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Skoda Superb fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 25.2% of Skoda Superbs failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 13,530 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Skoda Superb also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Skoda Superb · Norway · 33.7 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 33.7 vs 33.7. Finland: 25.2 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 37.9 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway33.7% failed33.72024 by country11836
Finland25.2% failed26.32024 by country13530
Netherlands37.9% failed50.82024 by country8318

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Skoda Superb MOT matter?

Skoda Superbs fail first time most in October (21.4%, against 30.3% for all cars that month) and least in May (19.9%) (2024, n = 65,281).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Skoda Superb.

line · Skoda Superb · January · 21.1 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 21.1. December: 20.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Superb: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January21.1% fail first time31.1202428806
February20.8% fail first time30.0202427393
March20.0% fail first time28.3202433506
April20.6% fail first time29.8202420034
May19.9% fail first time28.8202422648
June20.2% fail first time28.1202426377
July21.2% fail first time29.3202426165
August20.9% fail first time29.2202425889
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September21.4% fail first time28.2202432434
October21.4% fail first time30.3202433824
November20.9% fail first time30.6202431930
December20.6% fail first time29.3202424867

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Skoda Superb? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 65,281 initial Skoda Superb tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 65,281 initial Skoda Superb tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 65,281 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Skoda Superb MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/skoda-superb/

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Skoda Superb MOT: quick answers

What is the Skoda Superb first-time MOT pass rate?

77.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (65,281 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 65,281 primary tests: 22.2% failed first time and 81.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 95.3 is shown separately.