Skoda Superb (2016)

9,028 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Skoda Superb

CarHunch analysed 9,028 real MOT records for the 2016 Skoda Superb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 7.6% above UK average
87.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
72,283
typical mileage
53,661–98,519 middle half
32.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.8 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

90%
Petrol
1,449 vehicles
87.2%
Diesel
7,578 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2016 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.
  • ⚠️ 32.4% 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 (84%) 7,578 87.2% 1.13
Petrol (16%) 1,449 90% 0.89
Electric Diesel (0%) 1 85.7% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 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.

53,661
low mileage
72,283
typical
98,519
high mileage

Half of all 2016 Skoda Superb vehicles fall between 53,661 and 98,519 miles.

2016 Skoda Superb — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 7,680 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.

571 7,680 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.09
Avg failures per vehicle
8.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Skoda Superb

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

  • 38.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 36.4%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 26.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 22%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 18.9%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 18.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 17.1%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 15.7%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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