2018 Skoda Superb MOT pass rate: 86.1% (22,252 tests)
Is the 2018 Superb getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86.9% -1.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 86.1% -0.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 85.3% +0.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Superb
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2,053 | 40.5% |
| 2 | Suspension | 1,092 | 21.6% |
| 3 | Brakes | 694 | 13.7% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 412 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 348 | 6.9% |
| 6 | Visibility | 230 | 4.5% |
All Superb years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2,684 | 68.7% | +2.3 pts | 133,838 |
| 2010 | 5,225 | 69.3% | +1.9 pts | 135,136 |
| 2011 | 8,043 | 69.8% | +0.6 pts | 125,196 |
| 2012 | 11,420 | 71.5% | +0.3 pts | 118,964 |
| 2013 | 10,866 | 73.6% | +0.2 pts | 111,925 |
| 2014 | 13,572 | 74.8% | -1.1 pts | 106,756 |
| 2015 | 13,877 | 77.9% | -0.9 pts | 99,549 |
| 2016 | 24,671 | 83.9% | +2.5 pts | 85,896 |
| 2017 | 27,262 | 84.8% | +0.8 pts | 77,244 |
| 2018 (this page) | 22,252 | 86.1% | -0.3 pts | 65,136 |
| 2019 | 18,219 | 85.5% | -2.9 pts | 54,420 |
| 2020 | 6,544 | 87.6% | -2.3 pts | 43,886 |
| 2021 | 3,017 | 88.5% | -1.9 pts | 43,527 |
| 2022 | 1,843 | 89.5% | -1.7 pts | 39,391 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Skoda Superb reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 86.1% of their MOT tests (22,252 tests, 2023–2025), -0.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 65,136 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Superb?
The median tested example shows 65,136 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2018 Superb?
In this cohort petrols pass 88.3% of tests against 85.1% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.