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Skoda Superb (2021)

1,468 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Skoda Superb

CarHunch analysed 1,468 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Superb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 9.6% above UK average
89.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,912
typical mileage
24,501–48,971 middle half
10.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.3
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.6 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 5.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

92.2%
Petrol
742 vehicles
87%
Diesel
710 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2021 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.
  • 📄 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
Petrol (51%) 742 92.2% 0.26
Diesel (48%) 710 87% 0.35
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) 16 86.5% 0.38

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

24,501
low mileage
33,912
typical
48,971
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Skoda Superb vehicles fall between 24,501 and 48,971 miles.

2021 Skoda Superb — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,395 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

145 1,395 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.3
Avg failures per vehicle
2.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Skoda Superb

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

  • 25.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 24.4%
    Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • 24.3%
    Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • 22.9%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 15.7%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 12.3%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 10.6%
    Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 9.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.

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