Car statistics
How many Skoda Superbs are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 64,844 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 71,729 Skoda Superbs licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,103 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2002.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 910 |
| 2003 | 2,782 |
| 2004 | 5,046 |
| 2005 | 7,693 |
| 2006 | 9,423 |
| 2007 | 10,502 |
| 2008 | 11,258 |
| 2009 | 13,290 |
| 2010 | 16,051 |
| 2011 | 19,189 |
| 2012 | 23,415 |
| 2013 | 26,834 |
| 2014 | 30,688 |
| 2015 | 34,819 |
| 2016 | 42,380 |
| 2017 | 50,126 |
| 2018 | 55,984 |
| 2019 | 59,612 |
| 2020 | 61,399 |
| 2021 | 64,428 |
| 2022 | 65,655 |
| 2023 | 68,278 |
| 2024 | 69,818 |
| 2025 | 71,391 |
| 2026 | 71,729 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Skoda Superb Elegance V6 has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Skoda Superb Elegance V6 | 153 | 127 |
In 2025, 77.4% of Skoda Superb MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Skoda Superbs tested pass 76.6% of the time, so the Skoda Superb does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 77.6%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Skoda Superb | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.1% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 85.2% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 82.8% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.5% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 66.2% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 62.0% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT, appearing on 41.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.1% of Skoda Superb tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.5% |
| Tyres | 32.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.3% |
| Brakes | 15.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.8% |
| Visibility | 8.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.6% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Skoda Superb failed its MOT in 2025 was “Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak”, on 12.6% of 14,625 failed tests. 50.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 12.6% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 11.2% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 9.3% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 9.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.7% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 8.3% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.1% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.3% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 8.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.3% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 4.8% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.1% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.0% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
14 years of the Skoda Superb, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (64.0% passed first time) and the 2021 cars worst (85.5%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | 1,048 | 61.9% |
| 2010 | – | 1,878 | 64.0% |
| 2011 | – | 2,729 | 63.5% |
| 2012 | – | 3,832 | 64.8% |
| 2013 | – | 3,594 | 66.0% |
| 2014 | 5,442 | 4,641 | 69.3% |
| 2015 | 5,423 | 4,721 | 72.1% |
| 2016 | 9,610 | 8,466 | 79.6% |
| 2017 | 10,164 | 9,116 | 80.7% |
| 2018 | 7,741 | 7,207 | 83.0% |
| 2019 | 6,791 | 6,557 | 82.3% |
| 2020 | 4,862 | 4,696 | 85.2% |
| 2021 | 4,132 | 3,851 | 85.5% |
| 2022 | 3,058 | 2,924 | 88.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Skoda Superb covers 10,669 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 13,074 |
| 6–7 years | 12,174 |
| 8–10 years | 10,621 |
| 11–14 years | 8,572 |
| 15–19 years | 7,815 |
| 20+ years | 5,793 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Skoda Superbs for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 10,340 in 2017. In 2025, 4,239 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 937 |
| ’03 | 2,159 |
| ’04 | 2,427 |
| ’05 | 2,713 |
| ’06 | 1,931 |
| ’07 | 1,560 |
| ’08 | 1,422 |
| ’09 | 2,489 |
| ’10 | 3,231 |
| ’11 | 4,210 |
| ’12 | 5,413 |
| ’13 | 4,629 |
| ’14 | 5,729 |
| ’15 | 5,673 |
| ’16 | 9,835 |
| ’17 | 10,340 |
| ’18 | 7,800 |
| ’19 | 6,867 |
| ’20 | 4,871 |
| ’21 | 4,188 |
| ’22 | 3,041 |
| ’23 | 5,231 |
| ’24 | 4,146 |
| ’25 | 4,239 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 76,345 Skoda Superbs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 66.1% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 12.5% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,801cc to 1,900cc has fallen from 19.0% in 2014 to 0.7%. Diesels made up 91.1% of those licensed in 2014 and 67.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 50,483 licensed | 66.1% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 9,577 licensed | 12.5% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 7,583 licensed | 9.9% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 6,517 licensed | 8.5% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 1,336 licensed | 1.7% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 535 licensed | 0.7% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 70 licensed | 0.1% |
| Other sizes 244 licensed | 0.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 44,286 | 58.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 6,517 | 8.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 6,196 | 8.1% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 5,560 | 7.3% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Plug-in hybrid | 4,595 | 6.0% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 2,984 | 3.9% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Plug-in hybrid | 2,048 | 2.7% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Hybrid | 1,968 | 2.6% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 1,331 | 1.7% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 57.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 13.1% |
| 2015 | 61.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| 2016 | 66.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| 2017 | 69.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 14.1% |
| 2018 | 70.9% | 0.5% | 5.0% | 14.0% |
| 2019 | 71.4% | 3.1% | 4.8% | 13.1% |
| 2020 | 70.3% | 4.7% | 6.4% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | 69.0% | 5.6% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| 2022 | 69.0% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 68.5% | 7.3% | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 67.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 66.1% | 12.5% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 91.1% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 91.6% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 90.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 88.5% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 86.1% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 83.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 79.6% | 18.6% | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 76.4% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 74.9% | 20.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 72.2% | 21.6% | 6.2% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 70.1% | 21.4% | 7.0% | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 67.4% | 21.3% | 8.7% | 2.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Skoda Superb from 2002, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 35.3 to 57.6 mpg, with CO2 of 117 to 181 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 706.2 to 941.6 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2002 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 25.9 to 76.3 mpg, with CO2 of 95 to 262 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 35.3–40.4 | 151–181 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 10 |
| 2.0 diesel | 47.1–57.6 | 127–159 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 12 |
| 1.5 petrol hybrid | 47.1–56.5 | 117–128 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 1.5 plug-in hybrid | 706.2–941.6 | 7–8 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 4 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 40.9–58.9 | 113–159 | 2009–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 58 |
| 1.8 petrol | 29.4–48.7 | 130–233 | 2002–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 48 |
| 2.0 petrol | 32.8–45.6 | 143–206 | 2002–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 28 |
| 2.8 petrol | 25.9–29.4 | 230–262 | 2002–2010 | Euro 4 | 13 |
| 3.6 petrol | 27.7–30.4 | 215–237 | 2009–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 13 |
| 1.6 diesel | 54.3–76.3 | 95–133 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 57 |
| 1.9 diesel | 39.2–55.4 | 136–194 | 2002–2010 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 22 |
| 2.0 diesel | 41.5–68.9 | 107–177 | 2006–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 168 |
| 2.5 diesel | 35.3–39.8 | 192–216 | 2002–2010 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 10 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 22 safety recalls for the Skoda Superb since 1992, the first in 2005. The most recent was launched on 2 September 2026.
All 22 Skoda Superb recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Skoda Superb. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Superb | 71,729 | +2.1% | 4,103 | 117 | Diesel |
| Skoda Fabia | 241,418 | −0.9% | 15,811 | 31 | Petrol |
| Skoda Octavia | 211,854 | −2.1% | 20,288 | 37 | Diesel |
| Skoda Karoq | 96,745 | +10.5% | 425 | 100 | Petrol |
| Skoda Kodiaq | 76,925 | +16.8% | 501 | 114 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 75,832 Superb records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 64,844 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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