┌─ Overview ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
Segment: mainstream
Fuel: petrol
MPG range: 42-42
Insurance group: 16-16
Superb Mk2 (2008-2015)
mainstreampetrol42 mpgins. grp 16105-160 bhp0-60: 8.5s
~£2177/yr
> Typical values (~14yr old)
Low mi (118k)£6.3k
Avg mi (168k)£5.1k
High mi (235k)£2.4k
> Top failure modes
[HIGH]Dual mass flywheel£700-1200
[HIGH]Turbo (TDI)£900-1500
[MED]Coil springs£100-200
[MED]Ball joints£80-180
[CRIT]DSG mechatronic£1000-2000
[CRIT]Timing belt + water pump£450-700
> Failure rate by mileage
suspension13.3%
tyres10.0%
electrical7.5%
0k100k200k+
Reliability factor: 0.88
Superb Mk3 (2015-2023)
mainstreampetrol
~£1551/yr
> Top failure modes
[MED]Shock absorbers£150-350
> Failure rate by mileage
tyres7.4%
suspension4.9%
brakes2.8%
0k100k200k+
┌─ What to Watch For ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
[HIGH]Dual mass flywheel£700-1200
[HIGH]Turbo (TDI)£900-1500
[CRIT]DSG mechatronic£1000-2000
[CRIT]Timing belt + water pump£450-700
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