Skoda Superb (2011)
2011 Skoda Superb
CarHunch analysed 3,942 real MOT records for the 2011 Skoda Superb.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Skoda Superb passes its MOT marginally above the UK average at 81.2%, which is reassuring, but nearly 41% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above typical—so this is a real concern for buyers. Petrol versions perform slightly better (82.6% pass rate) than diesels (80.8%), though both are competent overall.
These Superbs are averaging over 100,000 miles, which is natural for their age, and the real story is in the advisory count: 15.6 per vehicle is high, signalling that while most pass, they're accumulating wear and small issues. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the cooling system and suspension components, as the advisory volume suggests these areas are prone to minor but recurring faults.
The 2011 Skoda Superb has a decent first-time pass rate (81.2%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 3,942 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 3,942 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2011 Skoda Superb
Based on MOT data from 3,942 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (76%) | 3,009 | 80.8% | 2.67 |
| Petrol (24%) | 931 | 82.6% | 2.5 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 80,370 Skoda Superb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Skoda Superb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Skoda Superb vehicles fall between 78,565 and 137,606 miles.
2011 Skoda Superb — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2011 Skoda Superbs are still active.
2,409 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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