2020 Skoda Superb · 8,692 MOT tests
2020 Skoda Superb reliability
2020 Skoda Superbs fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 Superb years (8,692 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- 13.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 43,340
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,692
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.7% of tests fail here (167% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Superb
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Suspension3.7%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Brakes2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.98%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.18%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.76%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.63%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.78%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.17%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Skoda Superb reliable?
2020 Skoda Superbs fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 Superb years (8,692 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Superb MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.98% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.3% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Skoda Superb have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Skoda Superb shows 43,340 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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