Skoda Superb
Registered from 2002 to 2025.
About this model
The Škoda Superb is a mid-size/large family car/compact executive car (D-segment) that has been produced by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto since 2001. The first generation of the modern Superb, produced from 2001 to 2008, was based on the VW B5 PL45+ platform. The second generation Superb used the B6 A6/PQ46 and was introduced in 2008. The third generation using the MQB platform entered production in 2015. The fourth and current generation was unveiled on 2023 and it is based on a stretched version of the MQB Evo platform.
From the Wikipedia article Škoda Superb, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 2.0 diesel. 873 of 6,716 tests failed, 13%.
Better than 51% of 2016 cars. The typical one fails 13%, across 899 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 40% | 349 |
| Suspension | 40% | 347 |
| Brakes | 17% | 145 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 13% | 116 |
| Visibility | 8% | 72 |
| Lights and electrics | 8% | 66 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 40% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 40% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Brakes — 17% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 13% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 8% of its failures
- Visibility — 8% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 8% of its inspections, against the 20% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 7% | 6% | 30 | |
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 10% | 372 | |
| 40–60k miles | 11% | 13% | 1,234 | |
| 60–80k miles | 13% | 16% | 1,709 | |
| 80–100k miles | 17% | 18% | 1,316 | |
| 100–120k miles | 15% | 19% | 770 | |
| 120–140k miles | 11% | 19% | 479 | |
| 140–160k miles | 12% | 19% | 301 | |
| 160–180k miles | 11% | 18% | 193 | |
| 180–200k miles | 14% | 18% | 109 | |
| 200k+ miles | 8% | 20% | 202 |
6,715 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 80k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0 diesel · 157 hp · 1608 kg · 2836 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 167 hp · 1615 kg · 2836 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 169 hp · 1618 kg · 2836 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 169 hp · 1606 kg · 2836 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 1582 kg · 1566 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 167 hp · 1561 kg · 2836 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 165 hp · 1586 kg · 2836 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 diesel · 162 hp · 1592 kg · 2812 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 153 hp · 1579 kg · 2758 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 151 hp · 1584 kg · 2758 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.0 diesel · 153 hp · 1591 kg · 2753 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.0 diesel · 155 hp · 1588 kg · 2717 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00566/22
Engine design covers installed on affected vehicles could come loose from the attachment depending on use (e.g. very sporty driving style or poor road surface conditions) and the running time. If the design cover is not fastened, there is a possibility that it will come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00636/22
A defective fuse can produce a voltage flashover into the vehicle interior. This might cause fire and lead to an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00787/23
The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01383/21
The screw connection of the push rod between the brake pedal and the brake booster may become detached.As a result, the foot brake pedal would not function, increasing the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0524/16
The sunroof could cause crushing injuries when it is closed with the key because the closing force is too high.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1894/19
Due to an error in configuring the function monitoring device in the Body Control Module (BCM), a failure of the LED turn signals at the front is not always detected. The mandatory warning (acoustic/optical) does not occur in these cases. As a result, the driver will not be notified of possible failure of the direction indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00680/26
A defect in the inflator of the driver airbag may cause uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated, causing injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01853/26
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
1 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.