Skoda Superb

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 23 model years from 104,362 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

104,362

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Skoda Superb

The Skoda Superb was MOT tested 104,362 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 23 model years (2002 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 13,907 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 17 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Skoda Superbs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2024 details

How reliable is the Skoda Superb?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread17 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

Questions about the Skoda Superb

Is the Skoda Superb reliable?

Across its 23 model years in our data (2002 to 2024), the Skoda Superb averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 104,362 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Skoda Superb has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Skoda Superb has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 72%, a 17 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.