2016 Skoda Superb · 28,534 MOT tests
2016 Skoda Superb reliability
2016 Skoda Superbs fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 Superb years (28,534 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 76,582
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,534
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Skoda Superb
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Suspension5.4%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Brakes2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.86%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.52%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.39%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.19%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.48%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.66%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.89%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Skoda Superb reliable?
2016 Skoda Superbs fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 Superb years (28,534 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Skoda Superb MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.75% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Skoda Superb have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Skoda Superb shows 76,582 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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