2018 Skoda Superb · 26,823 MOT tests
2018 Skoda Superb reliability
2018 Skoda Superbs fail 14.9% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 Superb years (26,823 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- 14.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 55,436
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,823
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.7% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Superb
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Suspension2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.64%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.52%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
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.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.78%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.28%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Skoda Superb reliable?
2018 Skoda Superbs fail 14.9% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 Superb years (26,823 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Superb MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.78% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.64% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Skoda Superb have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Skoda Superb shows 55,436 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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