2013 Skoda Superb: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2013 Skoda Superbs, from 3,430 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2013 Skoda Superbs than on all cars registered in 2013.
- Suspension arm4.4× usualSkoda Superb8.8% All 2013 cars2%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.1% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Side repeaters5.2× usualSkoda Superb5.2% All 2013 cars1%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.5%, against 0.7% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Link ball joint covers1.9× usualSkoda Superb3.7% All 2013 cars2%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.7%, against 1.1% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Anti-roll bar link joints1.8× usualSkoda Superb3.9% All 2013 cars2.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.1%, against 0.8% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Individual direction indicators1.8× usualSkoda Superb3.3% All 2013 cars1.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.7% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
Track rod ends: 1% here, against 4.8% of all 2013 cars. Exhaust system: 0.8% here, against 4.6% of all 2013 cars.
By area
The share of 2013 Skoda Superb MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension38% 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.
- Tyres33% 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.
- Brakes25% 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.
- Lights and electrics21% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks4% 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 | Suspension 33% |
| 2014 | 4,345 | Suspension 36% |
| 2012 | 3,578 | Suspension 41% |
| 2011 | 2,495 | Suspension 45% |
| 2010 | 1,592 | Suspension 53% |
| 2009 | 776 | Suspension 51% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2013 Skoda Superbs registered in 2013. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score