Skoda Superb (2016)
2016 Skoda Superb
CarHunch analysed 9,028 real MOT records for the 2016 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 2016 Skoda Superb passes its MOT first time at 87.6%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result—but the 32.4% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is a genuine concern and worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Petrol versions perform slightly better at 90% pass rate versus diesel at 87.2%, though both are respectable. At a median mileage of 72,283 miles for an eight-year-old car, these Superbs are typically mid-range in wear, and the average of 1.09 failures per vehicle suggests most get through with only minor issues. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection to specifically check for the common dangerous defects (likely suspension, braking, or steering items given the 32.4% flag), and factor in that advisories average 8.4 per car—routine maintenance is needed.
The 2016 Skoda Superb has a decent first-time pass rate (87.6%), 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 9,028 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 9,028 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2016 Skoda Superb
Based on MOT data from 9,028 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
32.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
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 (84%) | 7,578 | 87.2% | 1.13 |
| Petrol (16%) | 1,449 | 90% | 0.89 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 80,370 Skoda Superb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Skoda Superb vehicles fall between 53,661 and 98,519 miles.
2016 Skoda Superb — Still on the Road
Most 2016 Skoda Superbs are still being driven.
Strong survival — 7,680 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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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