Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 2,277 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
2,277
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (91%)
Years Covered
5
About the Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A
The Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A was MOT tested 2,277 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2019 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 634 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 86%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-As pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 74,214 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 26,957 miles.
Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Superb SE L TDI S-A performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Skoda range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A by Year
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Questions about the Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A
Is the Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2019 to 2023), the Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 2,277 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 86%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-As more reliable?
Newer Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-As pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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