2002 Skoda Superb diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Skoda Superb first registered in 2002 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 105 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 105 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2002 Skoda Superb diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2002 Skoda Superb diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Lights and electrics50% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension46% 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.
- Brakes44% 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.
- Tyres26% 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.
- Driveshafts and joints24% 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 leaks22% 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.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2002 Skoda Superb diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
Looking at a Skoda Superb?
Check the actual car: its own MOT history, mileage and what to ask the seller. Free, no sign-up.
Other years
Every year of the Skoda Superb compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 963 | Tyres 11% |
| 2022 | 3,914 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 8,565 | Tyres 26% |
| 2020 | 14,720 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 20,331 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 22,345 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 27,382 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 24,806 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 13,947 | Tyres 32% |
| 2014 | 13,642 | Tyres 33% |
| 2013 | 10,919 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 11,487 | Suspension 36% |
| 2011 | 8,097 | Suspension 40% |
| 2010 | 5,254 | Suspension 47% |
| 2009 | 2,695 | Suspension 47% |
| 2008 | 955 | Suspension 47% |
| 2007 | 510 | Lights and electrics 40% |
| 2006 | 485 | Suspension 40% |
| 2005 | 509 | Tyres 37% |
| 2004 | 378 | Suspension 43% |
| 2003 | 263 | Suspension 46% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Skoda Superb cars first registered in 2002. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score