2008 Skoda Superb: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2008 Skoda Superbs, from 268 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 268 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2008 Skoda Superb MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension51% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres37% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics29% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes29% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Driveshafts and joints15% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
- Oil and fluid leaks14% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 517 | Tyres 15% |
| 2022 | 3,149 | Tyres 26% |
| 2021 | 4,211 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 4,859 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 6,709 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 7,344 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 8,988 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 8,088 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 4,508 | Tyres 33% |
| 2014 | 4,345 | Suspension 36% |
| 2013 | 3,430 | Suspension 38% |
| 2012 | 3,578 | Suspension 41% |
| 2011 | 2,495 | Suspension 45% |
| 2010 | 1,592 | Suspension 53% |
| 2009 | 776 | Suspension 51% |
| 2007 | 119 | Suspension 40% |
| 2006 | 116 | Lights and electrics 42% |
| 2005 | 119 | Tyres 41% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2008 Skoda Superbs registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score