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With 76,270 currently licensed in the UK, the Skoda Superb is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Superb 5 stars in 2024, with 93% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
It has a 78.8% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, exhaust emissions.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,965 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £247/month or 37p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2024
MOT Pass Rate
78.8%
55,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£247
est. annual total
New From
£24,000
Euro NCAP tested the Superb in 2024 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
73%
Safety Assist
78%
There are 22 known DVSA recalls affecting the Skoda Superb. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/002
On affected vehicles the propellant in the front airbag may deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. As a result in the event of an accident and airbag deployment fragments could detach from the generator housing and injure the vehicle occupants.
Build dates: 2013-06-13 to 2015-11-10
R/2026/002
On affected vehicles the propellant in the front airbag may deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. As a result in the event of an accident and airbag deployment fragments could detach from the generator housing and injure the vehicle occupants.
Build dates: 2016-05-16 to 2016-05-16
R/2025/278
On affected vehicles there is a risk in the event of an accident that if the passenger airbag is activated the protective effect of the airbag may be reduced and the gas generator cover may rupture resulting in serious or fatal injuries.
Build dates: 2025-01-20 to 2025-03-17
R/2024/017
On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
Build dates: 2019-06-27 to 2023-11-23
R/2023/086
On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.
Build dates: 2013-02-14 to 2013-02-14
+ 17 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 55,000 MOT tests, the Superb has a first-time pass rate of 78.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Superb is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Skoda Superb are estimated at around £2,965 per year, or £247 per month.
Fuel
£1,271
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£969
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Superb achieves a combined fuel economy of around 41.5 mpg (31.4 mpg urban, 52.3 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERB | PETROL | 41.5 mpg | 1.4L |
| SUPERB | DIESEL | 56.5 mpg | 1.6L |
| SUPERB | PETROL | 34 mpg | 1.8L |
| SUPERB | PETROL | 39.2 mpg | 1.8L |
| SUPERB | DIESEL | 48.7 mpg | 1.9L |
| SUPERB | DIESEL | 52.3 mpg | 2.0L |
| SUPERB | PETROL | 35.8 mpg | 2.0L |
| SUPERB | DIESEL | 36.2 mpg | 2.5L |
Starting from £24,000 new, a Skoda Superb typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £18,000 | −£6,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £15,300 | −£8,700 |
| 3 years | 56% | £13,450 | −£10,550 |
| 4 years | 50% | £12,100 | −£11,900 |
| 5 years | 46% | £11,150 | −£12,850 |
| 6 years | 43% | £10,350 | −£13,650 |
| 7 years | 41% | £9,750 | −£14,250 |
| 8 years | 39% | £9,250 | −£14,750 |
| 9 years | 37% | £8,800 | −£15,200 |
| 10 years | 35% | £8,350 | −£15,650 |
There are currently 76,270 licensed and 4,648 SORN Superbs in the UK (80,918 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
The Superb has a 78.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 55,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Superb 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 73% for vulnerable road users, and 78% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Superb are estimated at around £2,965 per year (£247/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 22 known safety recalls affecting the Superb. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Superb starts from around £24,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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