At a Glance
The Skoda Superb has 8 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk2 (2008-2015) being the most affected generation and tyres & wheels the most common problem category. Based on 545K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Skoda Superb common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Skoda Superb generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Skoda Superb MOT Failures
Every reason Skoda Superb vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre condition | 15.68% |
| 2 | Driveshaft fault | 8.33% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.08% |
| 4 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 7.44% |
| 5 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.27% |
| 6 | Brake pads or linings worn | 4.40% |
| 7 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 4.23% |
| 8 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 3.98% |
| 9 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.72% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.04% |
| 11 | Brake performance below minimum | 2.69% |
| 12 | Ball joint dust cover split | 2.54% |
| 13 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.41% |
| 14 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.20% |
| 15 | Position lamp not working | 2.16% |
| 16 | Headlamp fault | 1.95% |
| 17 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.84% |
| 18 | Stop lamp not working | 1.66% |
| 19 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 1.45% |
| 20 | Windscreen washer not working | 1.40% |
| 21 | Indicator fault | 1.19% |
| 22 | Airbag warning light on | 1.17% |
| 23 | Track rod end worn | 0.94% |
| 24 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.86% |
| 25 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.80% |
| 26 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.74% |
| 27 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.72% |
| 28 | Rear lamp not working | 0.60% |
| 29 | Seat belt condition | 0.60% |
| 30 | ABS fault | 0.50% |
| 31 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.48% |
| 32 | Exhaust system fault | 0.46% |
| 33 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.39% |
| 34 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.36% |
| 35 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.32% |
| 36 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.32% |
| 37 | Fog lamp not working | 0.30% |
| 38 | Horn not working | 0.27% |
| 39 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.27% |
| 40 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.26% |
| 41 | Steering rack fault | 0.22% |
| 42 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.22% |
| 43 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.19% |
| 44 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.17% |
| 45 | Brake caliper fault | 0.16% |
| 46 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.13% |
| 47 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.13% |
| 48 | Engine oil leak | 0.12% |
| 49 | Parking brake condition | 0.11% |
| 50 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.11% |
| 51 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.10% |
| 52 | Front suspension fault | 0.10% |
| 53 | Electrical switch fault | 0.10% |
| 54 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.09% |
| 55 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.09% |
| 56 | Rear suspension fault | 0.09% |
| 57 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 58 | Front passenger door fault | 0.08% |
| 59 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.08% |
| 60 | Brake lever fault | 0.07% |
| 61 | Brake fluid leak | 0.06% |
| 62 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 63 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.06% |
| 64 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.06% |
| 65 | Propshaft fault | 0.05% |
| 66 | Driver seat fault | 0.05% |
| 67 | Driver airbag fault | 0.05% |
| 68 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 69 | Brake pedal fault | 0.05% |
| 70 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 71 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.04% |
| 72 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.04% |
| 73 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.04% |
| 74 | Driver door fault | 0.04% |
| 75 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 76 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 77 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.04% |
| 79 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.03% |
| 80 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 81 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 82 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 84 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 86 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 87 | Daytime running lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 88 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 89 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 90 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.02% |
| 93 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.02% |
| 95 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.02% |
| 96 | Exhaust leak | 0.01% |
| 97 | Electric power steering fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Body security fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Steering operation fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Chassis condition | 0.01% |
| 103 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 104 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Steering free play excessive | 0.01% |
| 106 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 107 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 108 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 109 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Handbrake cable fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 116 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 117 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 119 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 120 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 124 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 125 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 128 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 131 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 132 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 133 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 140 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 142 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 143 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 145 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 150 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 153 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 154 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 155 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 161 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 166 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 169 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 170 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 172 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 173 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 175 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Skoda Superb MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Skoda Superb, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Skoda Superb problems?
Based on analysis of 545K Skoda Superb MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 8 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Indicator fault". Tyres & Wheels is the most common problem category.
Which Skoda Superb generation has the most problems?
The Skoda Superb Mk2 (2008-2015) (2008–2015) has the highest number of identified common problems (8). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Skoda Superb?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Skoda Superb owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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