2021 Skoda Superb · 1,613 MOT tests
2021 Skoda Superb reliability
2021 Skoda Superbs fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 Superb years (1,613 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- 11.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Superbs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 45,213
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,613
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.9% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Superb
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Suspension2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Brakes1.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.86%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.81%
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 0.74%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.68%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.58%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.49%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.24%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Skoda Superb reliable?
2021 Skoda Superbs fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 Superb years (1,613 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Superb MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.87% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Skoda Superb have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Skoda Superb shows 45,213 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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