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Skoda Superb buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Skoda Superb costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 624 for sale right now.
Our take on the Skoda Superb
A 2023 Skoda Superb typically advertises at €30,000 and a 2018 one at €14,500, so it loses roughly 14% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are diesels (76%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. At the NCT, the 2008–2021 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (80% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 350k km.
Check a Skoda Superb's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Skoda Superb prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €58,550 | 0k km | 26 |
| 2026 | €51,000 | 9k km | 58 |
| 2025 | €43,950 | 23k km | 30 |
| 2024 | €38,500 | 52k km | 73 |
| 2023 | €30,000 | 100k km | 105 |
| 2022 | €26,000 | 137k km | 61 |
| 2021 | €22,000 | 158k km | 41 |
| 2020 | €20,000 | 175k km | 34 |
| 2019 | €18,900 | 189k km | 41 |
| 2018 | €14,500 | 204k km | 53 |
| 2017 | €12,750 | 227k km | 38 |
| 2016 | €11,000 | 214k km | 22 |
| 2015 | €7,000 | 237k km | 10 |
| 2014 | €5,700 | 270k km | 12 |
| 2013 | €6,500 | 267k km | 10 |
Skoda Superb NCT pass rate
How often Skoda Superbs pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 81% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 69% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 71% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 73% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 66% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 65% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 56% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 50% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 48% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 46% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 44% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 38% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 31% | 34% | |
| 2008 | 23% | 30% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Skoda Superb fails: headlight aim (8.6% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (3.2% of tests), wheels & tyres (3.2% of tests), shock absorbers (3.2% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Skoda Superb problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€200 | 292 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€190 | 34 |
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€180 | 15 |
| 1.4 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€180 | 12 |
| 1.5 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€270 | 11 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Skoda Superb
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Skoda Superb
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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