2009 Skoda Superb · 3,351 MOT tests
2009 Skoda Superb reliability
2009 Skoda Superbs fail 35.9% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Superb years (3,351 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- 35.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 129,833
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,351
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: steering, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Skoda Superb
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.7%
- Lights and electrics16.2%
- Tyres8.5%
- Brakes6.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Side repeater not working 3.55%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.19%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.86%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.6%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.51%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.92%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.74%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.7%)
Other years
Every Skoda Superb year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Skoda Superb reliable?
2009 Skoda Superbs fail 35.9% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Superb years (3,351 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Skoda Superb MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.86% of tests), side repeater not working (3.55% of tests), position lamp not working (3.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Skoda Superb have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Skoda Superb shows 129,833 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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