2017 Skoda Superb · 31,368 MOT tests
2017 Skoda Superb reliability
2017 Skoda Superbs fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 Superb years (31,368 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- 16.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 66,954
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,368
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 4.8% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Skoda Superb
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Suspension4.8%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Brakes2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.9%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.39%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.22%
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 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.01%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.08%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.6%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.58%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Skoda Superb reliable?
2017 Skoda Superbs fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 Superb years (31,368 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Skoda Superb MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.81% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Skoda Superb have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Skoda Superb shows 66,954 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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