Is the Skoda Superb ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 63,108 MOT tests, around 64% of Skoda Superbs still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 21% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 77% diesel, 20% petrol. Diesel Superbs are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Superb in the data (2002 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 64%
- Likely charged
- 21%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 63,108
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Superb ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Superbs of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Likely compliant112 tested | Likely compliant7 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2022 | Likely compliant207 tested | Likely compliant24 tested | Likely compliant77 tested |
| 2021 | Likely compliant183 tested | Likely compliant89 tested | Likely compliant73 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant2,077 tested | Likely compliant1,662 tested | Likely compliant1,235 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant4,183 tested | Likely compliant2,842 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,329 tested | Likely compliant2,313 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant7,367 tested | Likely compliant1,995 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant7,033 tested | Likely compliant1,452 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car4,594 tested | Likely compliant245 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car4,541 tested | Likely compliant244 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,599 tested | Likely compliant268 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,569 tested | Likely compliant523 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely charged2,103 tested | Likely compliant821 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,781 tested | Likely compliant121 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely charged928 tested | Likely compliant96 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely charged362 tested | Likely compliant17 tested | – |
| 2007 | Likely charged232 tested | Likely compliant9 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely charged181 tested | Likely compliant19 tested | – |
| 2005 | Likely charged225 tested | Check Euro standard11 tested | – |
| 2004 | Likely charged162 tested | Check Euro standard13 tested | – |
| 2003 | Likely charged92 tested | Check Euro standard24 tested | – |
| 2002 | Likely charged42 tested | Check Euro standard14 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Superb
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (77% of Superbs tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (20% of Superbs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (2% of Superbs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Superbs from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Skoda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Superbs fare at the MOT too: see the Skoda Superb MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Skoda Superb for London: what the MOT data shows
The Skoda Superbs in this data were first registered between 2002 and 2023. 2017 was the most common year, with 9,363 tests (15% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Superbs from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 83% of the time, at an average of 69,865 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 67% of the time with 128,642 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Superbs likely to comply are from 2016. 7,033 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 87,895 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Superb's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (2.1% of tests) and "has a serious fluid leak" (2.1%); tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (2.1%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.0% of tests.
Overall, 79% of Superbs passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 88,409 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Skoda models
About this data
Based on 63,108 first MOT tests of the Skoda Superb carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 63,108 MOT tests say about the Skoda Superb and London's ULEZ.
Is the Skoda Superb ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 64% of Superbs on the road are likely compliant and 21% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Superb years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Superbs first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Superb ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Superbs from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Superb is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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