Is the Skoda Superb reliable?

The Skoda Superb has an average MOT pass rate of 82% across 23 years, based on 104,362 tests in 2026. That's 0 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2024 with a 100% pass rate.

Which year Skoda Superb is best?

The 2024 Skoda Superb has the highest MOT pass rate at 100%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 72%. There's a 28 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Skoda Superb

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 23 years from 104,362 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

104,362

Best Year

2024 (100%)

Years Covered

About the Skoda Superb

The Skoda Superb has been tested 104,362 times in 2026 MOT data across 23 model years (2002 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2024 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 45 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 28 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer SKODA SUPERBs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 148,089 miles, while the newest (2024) averages 1,413 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Superb is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Skoda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,037

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,487

Per month£124/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2024 details

How reliable is the Skoda Superb?

vs national average+0% (82% avg)

vs Skoda brand average-6% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Skoda Superb by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2024	100%	45	1,413 mi
2023	99%	259	29,745 mi
2022	91%	381	60,599 mi
2021	89%	3,185	44,325 mi
2020	89%	4,723	52,689 mi
2019	88%	10,617	66,368 mi
2018	89%	13,907	77,061 mi
2017	87%	15,420	90,251 mi
2016	86%	13,938	98,499 mi
2015	82%	8,094	119,301 mi
2014	80%	8,134	123,009 mi
2013	80%	6,567	127,799 mi
2012	78%	7,083	132,736 mi
2011	77%	4,951	134,828 mi
2010	76%	3,307	142,194 mi
2009	76%	1,645	137,803 mi
2008	76%	598	138,646 mi
2007	73%	341	133,027 mi
2006	73%	315	129,587 mi
2005	78%	395	157,990 mi
2004	72%	248	141,940 mi
2003	75%	140	153,871 mi
2002	77%	69	148,089 mi