I bought a Skoda superb with152k on the clock from salvage auction. I'm worried about the timing belt. How can I know whether it was done or not

By looking at the service history and if you don't have one, get it changed for peace of mind.

1 hour ago, GTaf said:

I bought a Skoda superb with152k on the clock from salvage auction. I'm worried about the timing belt. How can I know whether it was done or not

Well, you could start by telling us which engine it has, in order to find out if it actually has a timing belt.

The engine is 1.6 TDI diesel 

7 hours ago, GTaf said:

The engine is 1.6 TDI diesel 

It will have a belt then,

 

5 year service intervals on them. If you don’t have any proof it was done, get it done. Don’t risk it.

Can it be done by any mechanic or reputable garage 

10 minutes ago, GTaf said:

Can it be done by any mechanic or reputable garage 

A timing belt I hope very much can be done by any decent mechanic yes. As long as they use decent parts and know what they are doing you shouldnt have any issues.

 

I notice your bio mentions a 2013 superb, if this is the case you have a MK2 and not a MK3 - This would also mean youd have a different class of engine and advice may vary to what we have given you.

If it is a 2013 superb you have you'll be looking for this part of the forum to receive the correct advice - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/136-skoda-superb-mk-ii/