Skoda Superb 3. Generation 2.0 TSI, 280 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive (2015–2018)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Skoda Superb III (2015-2023): known problems and buying guide

  A roomy, mostly sound used car. Check the Haldex records, the rear brakes and the early infotainment.

• Engine guide VW 2.0 TSI (EA888 gen 3 and 4) petrol: problems, costs and what to check

  A strong engine with known weak spots, so check the water pump, turbo and oil leaks before you buy.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. On a 4x4, ask for Haldex oil and strainer proof. Test on a wet road; a scanner can read pump current. No rear drive means walk away.
2. Check rear discs for rust and scoring. Listen for a scrape at pull-away, and feel the foot brake.
3. Open and close the tailgate. Listen for a tired strut, test the foot sensor, check for rust at the damper mounts.
4. On a 2015-2016 car, test navigation, Bluetooth and the screen. Restarts mean the early MIB1 unit.
5. Check open campaigns by VIN with a Skoda dealer or the KBA, and ask for proof each was closed.

From the engine guide

1. Coolant and water pump (scanner). Check the coolant level when cold. Look for a puddle under the front centre of the car. Read the stored faults for P00B7 (low coolant flow). Ask for an invoice showing the pump and housing were replaced as one assembly. Bad: low coolant, P00B7, or overheating. A missed leak can wreck the engine: 4,000-15,000 GBP for major damage (UK, 2025).
2. Turbo and wastegate (test drive, scanner). Check that boost builds smoothly with no hesitation and no warning light. Ask for turbo or actuator invoices. Bad: boost loss, a warning light, or a turbo replaced with no paperwork.
3. Oil in the intake (scanner). Ask whether the car was driven hard or on track. Check for a rough idle, a check-engine light, and oil in the intake. Bad: any of these, or a track history with no service record.
4. Oil leaks at the back of the engine (no scanner). Look under the engine and where it meets the gearbox. Bad: oil at the rear seal. The fix needs the gearbox separated from the engine, so the job is large.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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