Skoda Superb (2014)

5,321 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.3% first-time pass rate

2014 Skoda Superb

CarHunch analysed 5,321 real MOT records for the 2014 Skoda Superb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2014 Skoda Superb passes its MOT on the first attempt 84.3% of the time, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but nearly 43% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern that warrants a full inspection history check before purchase. Petrol versions perform slightly better (87.8% pass rate) than diesel (84.1%), though diesel dominates the cohort at 95% of the sample.

At an average mileage of 90,481 miles for a 2014 model, these cars are moderately used, yet they're accumulating 1.79 failures and 11.2 advisories per test on average, suggesting wear-related issues are becoming routine rather than exceptional. Before committing to one, obtain a detailed MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, emissions, and brake systems—the usual culprits in high-advisory vehicles at this mileage.

Below average reliability 4.3% above UK average
84.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
81,409
typical mileage
59,780–111,790 middle half
42.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.79
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Skoda Superb

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 42.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (95%) 5,062 84.1% 1.81
Petrol (5%) 258 87.8% 1.33
Diesel (0%) 1 80% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Skoda Superb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

59,780
low mileage
81,409
typical
111,790
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Skoda Superb vehicles fall between 59,780 and 111,790 miles.

2014 Skoda Superb — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 4,146 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.

306 4,146 2015 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.79
Avg failures per vehicle
11.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Skoda Superb

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 38.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 36.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 30.4%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 28.7%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 28.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 27.6%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 17.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 16.6%
    Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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