Hello all,

The wife and I are after a "new" (to us) car and after trying a few makes and models we've decided to go for a superb. As enthusiasts I was hoping to get some advice on what to look for from you guys and things to check. We've a budget of about £15k which seems to put us in in the 2017ish age bracket by the look of things. Most seem to be the 2L dsg - I assume that's a decent model and engine? Some questions I was hoping to get answer on are:

• Are there any common faults/issues I should be looking for?

• What are the differences between the specs and are there any to look for or avoid.

• Ideally I'd like it to have adaptive cruise control - what models was that on?

• I've not been afraid of high mileage cars and I'm still not - but are the Škoda engines good for say 150-200k miles (I'm assuming yes but I thought I'd ask)

• Did they ever come with a sun roof?

• Once we find one are there any things I should be looking to get/add (thinking retro-fit functionality no extra oooomph)
  
  

Please feel free to add anything you think might be helpful! These two are currently top of the list:

Really tidy nice, but more expensive and higher milage - https://www.beechwoodautos.co.uk/used-skoda-superb-nottingham-nottinghamshire-6942659
Much, much cheaper but with a CAT-N (So I'll also pay for a complete inspection), less tidy in terms of body work and interior but also less mileage - https://ebay.us/m/wSj2HV


Thanks ever so much for your guys help!

Welcome to the forum, I've just joined recently with a 2019 2.0l TDI Superb estate, it sounds like you are looking for something similar just a bit earlier.

I ended up going for an L&K spec car as it has most of the extras such as ACC included, mine has 68K on it and still feels like a new car. The only thing I'd say is my car came with 19" wheels which give a slightly harsher ride but it's still acceptable.

I believe a panoramic sunroof is an option, I've seen it on a few cars.

I'm sure there are better experts on here, but the adaptive dampers seem to be a source of problems for some people, they seem to leak and need replacing.

In terms of things to fit post purchase, I've swapped out the carpet mats for rubber mats (Skoda official ones) to make it easier to keep clean. I've also fitted a boot tray and a protective lip on the rear bumper. All fairly small things but they just help to keep the car in a better condition.

Have you seen this one? a bit above budget but they might negotiate down.

31 minutes ago, rgrigsby said:

Welcome to the forum, I've just joined recently with a 2019 2.0l TDI Superb estate, it sounds like you are looking for something similar just a bit earlier.

I ended up going for an L&K spec car as it has most of the extras such as ACC included, mine has 68K on it and still feels like a new car. The only thing I'd say is my car came with 19" wheels which give a slightly harsher ride but it's still acceptable.

I believe a panoramic sunroof is an option, I've seen it on a few cars.

I'm sure there are better experts on here, but the adaptive dampers seem to be a source of problems for some people, they seem to leak and need replacing.

In terms of things to fit post purchase, I've swapped out the carpet mats for rubber mats (Skoda official ones) to make it easier to keep clean. I've also fitted a boot tray and a protective lip on the rear bumper. All fairly small things but they just help to keep the car in a better condition.

Have you seen this one? a bit above budget but they might negotiate down.

Hi mate,

Firstly thanks for the reply and info!

What does the L&K offer above the sportsline? I'm pretty confused with all the available options!

I'd kinda priced out the L&K but actually thats a half decent option. The only issue is its about 4.5 hours drive away. That said there is this one that seems ok?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506113387743

I dunno much about Skodas so I'm honestly a little unsure what to look for

It's changed over the years but broadly speaking the L&K has the following on top of Sportline

Dynamic chassis control, those adaptive dampers

Electrically adjustable front seats

Heated rear seats (I think both models have heated front seats)

Canton sound system, more speakers and a subwoofer

Rear-view parking camera

Heated windscreen

Virtual pedal, open the boot without the key

Park assist

I think that's the main differences. I think the Sportline has different, sportier, suspension as standard.

That 2016 looks in decent condition, the price seems reasonable as well. It's got the 190 TDI engine (there are two specs) so is the slightly quicker model if that makes any difference.

Make sure the DSG is 100%. Anything less, walk away and don't look back.

3 hours ago, Howski said:

I dunno much about Skodas so I'm honestly a little unsure what to look for

For the most part It's a VW Passat with a different badge.

5 hours ago, rgrigsby said:

It's changed over the years but broadly speaking the L&K has the following on top of Sportline

Dynamic chassis control, those adaptive dampers

Electrically adjustable front seats

Heated rear seats (I think both models have heated front seats)

Canton sound system, more speakers and a subwoofer

Rear-view parking camera

Heated windscreen

Virtual pedal, open the boot without the key

Park assist

I think that's the main differences. I think the Sportline has different, sportier, suspension as standard.

That 2016 looks in decent condition, the price seems reasonable as well. It's got the 190 TDI engine (there are two specs) so is the slightly quicker model if that makes any difference.

It's always nice to have a bit of a better umph!

1 hour ago, Gammyleg said:

Make sure the DSG is 100%. Anything less, walk away and don't look back.

For the most part It's a VW Passat with a different badge.

I guess that's just by driving and checking for slow shifts?

....and full DSG service history.

51 minutes ago, Gammyleg said:

....and full DSG service history.

For a 100k mile that'd be 2 services?

Opinions on this one:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504241685159?refresh=true

6 minutes ago, Howski said:

For a 100k mile that'd be 2 services?

Opinions on this one:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504241685159?refresh=true

The car in that link has park assist, panoramic sunroof, heated front seats and possibly a rear view camera (looking at the rear picture - no mention of it but worth asking as a nice feature to have), things the cars in your original link don't have.

I just traded in a 2016 1.4 SE Superb with 66,000 on the clock for 6K, the dealer prices are crazy.

Congrats on your choice of car, I loved my Superb and would have replaced it with a new model, but prices are now unrealistic. My time with it, apart from an intermittent wiper problem, which no one else has ever had (apparently) was very enjoyable.

First question to ask yourself is the mileage you are planning on doing? If only short trips. Petrol all the way, you'll still get over 40mpg. I'd suggest buying an Approved Used Skoda as you get a years warranty (useful if any underlying issues arise 340 days after purchase) and a year of European Breakdown cover.

For 15.5k, you could be in a Manual 2021 SE Technology model with 32k on the clock (should have heated leather electric drivers seat), adaptive cruise control, etc etc

I'm not a dealer, I just spent a few weeks searching the Skoda website so can identify cars by doing a search where you can specify all sorts of options.

Make sure the Cambelt has been serviced (if only 5 years), manuals are pretty bomb proof, DSG, get proof of DSG Servicing.

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Take a look at this Superb Hatch SE TECHNOLOGY available at Derek Slack Motors Škoda (Middlesborough), Middlesbrough, Prospect Place, A66 Cargo Fleet

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3 hours ago, cnc said:

The car in that link has park assist, panoramic sunroof, heated front seats and possibly a rear view camera (looking at the rear picture - no mention of it but worth asking as a nice feature to have), things the cars in your original link don't have.

Yeah so much better I'd guess. I quite like the sunroof but its not a must have

18 hours ago, Howski said:

Hi mate,

Firstly thanks for the reply and info!

What does the L&K offer above the sportsline? I'm pretty confused with all the available options!

I'd kinda priced out the L&K but actually thats a half decent option. The only issue is its about 4.5 hours drive away. That said there is this one that seems ok?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506113387743

I dunno much about Skodas so I'm honestly a little unsure what to look for

Think of L&K being the top old man spec as opposed to the Sportline being the younger person’s top of the range.

Don’t discount the right car by distance; especially if through a dealer. I bought mine from Exeter when based in London. Drove the old one down, and swapped over driving the new one back.

I have a 66 plate 2.0tdi [150] Superb L&K estate.

Its got 64k on the clock and every conceivable extra (except heated steering wheel). I 🤬 LOVE this car and despite it not being a brand spanking new car it still gets loads of complements

It looks great, it drives phenomenally, it's £20/year tax, no adblue nonsense. It gets great economy and it is pretty quick. I bought it just before it's 2nd birthday, it gets main dealer serviced and filled with premium diesel.

Its a refined cruiser but the DCC can ttransform it. Its the the most versatile car I've ever owned for so many things.

I'll be absolutely gutted when I come to sell it. But that time is coming. I've got an Enyaq Sportline 85x on order. I'd have passed it onto my missus but her journeys are way shorter than mine and it wouldn't be fair to do that to the car.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND an L&K superb, providing it's been loved.

I bought a 152,000 miler 2016 Skoda Superb Executive Greenline from a (really nice) private seller for £3800 earlier this year. It had service history, including timing belt change in 2022 and oil changes at Skoda's recommended intervals.

The test drive revealed that the aircon wasn't working and that it would benefit from a new set of tyres. The aircon cost £1000 at a local garage with the right aircon tools, for a new condenser plus regassing (I won't be using that garage again, as they're too expensive). Plus £120 to get the adaptive cruise control recalibrated.

I replaced all 4 filters plus the oil myself. And will be sticking to an oil change interval of every 8,000 miles from now on.

I removed the silica teabag from the coolant header tank (with the help of some large circlip pliers), as these can split and block up cabin heater elements with silica beads. I'll get the coolant changed at the next cambelt service.

And got 4 new Goodyear energy saving tyres (from a local place that aren't the cheapest but they spend about 20 minutes per tyre cleaning alloy rims to minimise the chances of leaks).

And got the wheels re-aligned at my local alignment specialist for £80.

And I bought a pre-owned spare wheel for £25 (Greenlines don't come with a spare wheel as standard. And no sunroofs on Greenlines).

I put Wynns anti-crystal additive into my AdBlue tank. Other 2016 to 2017 diesel Superbs don't have AdBlue (Hooray!!). Easy way to tell if a Skoda has the AdBlue system is to open the fuel flap.

My Greenline is a "Grandad" car to drive, as my wife puts it. She drives our 2010 BMW 330D.

I've done 6,000 miles in mine. Averaging over 50 mpg for local trips. And over 60 mpg for motorway trips, driving at the speed limit (an indicated 73 to 74 mph on the car) when safe to do so.

The 2.0 TDi's have more performance at the expense of worse fuel economy.

I test drove a few other Greenlines plus a 1.6 TDi S.

The S models don't have cruise control as standard. I wouldn't buy a car without cruise control.

I liked alcantara seats as much as I liked leather. They're both a good option. My particular car comes with vented and heated front seats.

I restricted my search to late 2015 to March 2017 examples. For the cheaper road tax. A saving of £175 per year will add up over the course of 5 years.

The way my car drives, there's nothing to indicate it has 158,000 miles on it. That's the nature of modern cars. They feel and sound pretty much like new till something breaks or completely wears out on it.

When I tested dealer sold cars, they were all embarrassing.

They all showed faults when I plugged my (£300 Launch 919) tablet into them.

They all gave me the impression that the dealers were just flipping cars whilst doing a barest minimum. Like just cleaning them. Instead of giving them the sort of mini renovation that High Peaks Autos gives his cars.

The warranties from the dealers I visited were 3rd party ones. The sort that cover nothing that is likely to go wrong with a car. With get outs like "that's a wear and tear item". Or "that's specifically not covered". This is in stark contrast to the local specialist that I've bought a number of Volvo's from where he'd fix anything that went wrong during the warranty period.

For me, the calculated risk of buying privately was well worth it. It seems that the genuinely good used car dealers are few and far between.

There are a lot fewer Skoda Superbs on the used market than there are BMW 3 series. So it might take some persistence, patience and discipline before you get the right car in the right condition and the right price.

It will probably be a crash or rust that sends my Skoda to the scrapheap. I was pleasantly surprised at how fresh and generally non corroded the underside of my car was, for a 9 year old car.

For me it made sense to buy a cheaper higher mileage example. I'll be disappointed if my engine or gearbox fail before 250,000 miles. I think I'll probably need a new clutch in the next 90,000 miles as mine is a bit juddery when moving off when the car's hot.

This brochure has useful info on equipment levels and engine options for 2016 Superbs:

https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Skoda-Superb-Range-2015-UK-.pdf

9 hours ago, travs said:

Think of L&K being the top old man spec as opposed to the Sportline being the younger person’s top of the range.

Don’t discount the right car by distance; especially if through a dealer. I bought mine from Exeter when based in London. Drove the old one down, and swapped over driving the new one back.

No but I think a 10 hour round trip is probably a little much. I think 2ish hours one way is probably my limit

8 hours ago, freezin said:

I have a 66 plate 2.0tdi [150] Superb L&K estate.

Its got 64k on the clock and every conceivable extra (except heated steering wheel). I 🤬 LOVE this car and despite it not being a brand spanking new car it still gets loads of complements

It looks great, it drives phenomenally, it's £20/year tax, no adblue nonsense. It gets great economy and it is pretty quick. I bought it just before it's 2nd birthday, it gets main dealer serviced and filled with premium diesel.

Its a refined cruiser but the DCC can ttransform it. Its the the most versatile car I've ever owned for so many things.

I'll be absolutely gutted when I come to sell it. But that time is coming. I've got an Enyaq Sportline 85x on order. I'd have passed it onto my missus but her journeys are way shorter than mine and it wouldn't be fair to do that to the car.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND an L&K superb, providing it's been loved.

Thats how I feel about my SAAB 93 but its now time I guess

8 hours ago, Lindsayt said:

I bought a 152,000 miler 2016 Skoda Superb Executive Greenline from a (really nice) private seller for £3800 earlier this year. It had service history, including timing belt change in 2022 and oil changes at Skoda's recommended intervals.

The test drive revealed that the aircon wasn't working and that it would benefit from a new set of tyres. The aircon cost £1000 at a local garage with the right aircon tools, for a new condenser plus regassing (I won't be using that garage again, as they're too expensive). Plus £120 to get the adaptive cruise control recalibrated.

I replaced all 4 filters plus the oil myself. And will be sticking to an oil change interval of every 8,000 miles from now on.

I removed the silica teabag from the coolant header tank (with the help of some large circlip pliers), as these can split and block up cabin heater elements with silica beads. I'll get the coolant changed at the next cambelt service.

And got 4 new Goodyear energy saving tyres (from a local place that aren't the cheapest but they spend about 20 minutes per tyre cleaning alloy rims to minimise the chances of leaks).

And got the wheels re-aligned at my local alignment specialist for £80.

And I bought a pre-owned spare wheel for £25 (Greenlines don't come with a spare wheel as standard. And no sunroofs on Greenlines).

I put Wynns anti-crystal additive into my AdBlue tank. Other 2016 to 2017 diesel Superbs don't have AdBlue (Hooray!!). Easy way to tell if a Skoda has the AdBlue system is to open the fuel flap.

My Greenline is a "Grandad" car to drive, as my wife puts it. She drives our 2010 BMW 330D.

I've done 6,000 miles in mine. Averaging over 50 mpg for local trips. And over 60 mpg for motorway trips, driving at the speed limit (an indicated 73 to 74 mph on the car) when safe to do so.

The 2.0 TDi's have more performance at the expense of worse fuel economy.

I test drove a few other Greenlines plus a 1.6 TDi S.

The S models don't have cruise control as standard. I wouldn't buy a car without cruise control.

I liked alcantara seats as much as I liked leather. They're both a good option. My particular car comes with vented and heated front seats.

I restricted my search to late 2015 to March 2017 examples. For the cheaper road tax. A saving of £175 per year will add up over the course of 5 years.

The way my car drives, there's nothing to indicate it has 158,000 miles on it. That's the nature of modern cars. They feel and sound pretty much like new till something breaks or completely wears out on it.

When I tested dealer sold cars, they were all embarrassing.

They all showed faults when I plugged my (£300 Launch 919) tablet into them.

They all gave me the impression that the dealers were just flipping cars whilst doing a barest minimum. Like just cleaning them. Instead of giving them the sort of mini renovation that High Peaks Autos gives his cars.

The warranties from the dealers I visited were 3rd party ones. The sort that cover nothing that is likely to go wrong with a car. With get outs like "that's a wear and tear item". Or "that's specifically not covered". This is in stark contrast to the local specialist that I've bought a number of Volvo's from where he'd fix anything that went wrong during the warranty period.

For me, the calculated risk of buying privately was well worth it. It seems that the genuinely good used car dealers are few and far between.

There are a lot fewer Skoda Superbs on the used market than there are BMW 3 series. So it might take some persistence, patience and discipline before you get the right car in the right condition and the right price.

It will probably be a crash or rust that sends my Skoda to the scrapheap. I was pleasantly surprised at how fresh and generally non corroded the underside of my car was, for a 9 year old car.

For me it made sense to buy a cheaper higher mileage example. I'll be disappointed if my engine or gearbox fail before 250,000 miles. I think I'll probably need a new clutch in the next 90,000 miles as mine is a bit juddery when moving off when the car's hot.

This brochure has useful info on equipment levels and engine options for 2016 Superbs:

https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Skoda-Superb-Range-2015-UK-.pdf

Cheers for the manual link, that was really helpful. I don't buy cars enough to know a good 2nd hand car dealer. My last 2 cars have been chosen for me by my friend who happens to be the chairman of the SAAB owners club and someone who I'd trust. Unfortunately I don't know anyone on the skoda side of things.


For everyone else I test drove the beechwood (they are down the road) today and it drove well. Has had the gear box service done and CAM belt recently. Has 2 missing years in the log book for the general service but I'm not too worried about that.

I'm gonna try and test drive the other one this week (its getting prepped) but I'm worried about the "sports seats" as I mostly use my car for long distance journeys outside of the supermarket trips, its not unusual for me to drive 3-5 hours in a hit. Does anyone have any feedback on those seats over a long distance drive?

You can view Skoda Superb brochures from previous years in the link below which can help you to determine what was fitted as standard and what option extras have been fitted.

https://autocatalogarchive.com/skoda/

On 27/06/2025 at 14:18, rgrigsby said:

Dynamic chassis control, those adaptive dampers

Electrically adjustable front seats

Heated rear seats (I think both models have heated front seats)

Canton sound system, more speakers and a subwoofer

Rear-view parking camera

Heated windscreen

Virtual pedal, open the boot without the key

Park assist

I think that's the main differences. I think the Sportline has different, sportier, suspension as standard.

A MY2017 L&K should also have front vented seats which are not available on a Sportline.

AFAIK, Virtual pedal was an option, at least in France. It may depend on country.

4 hours ago, Bap33 said:

A MY2017 L&K should also have front vented seats which are not available on a Sportline.

AFAIK, Virtual pedal was an option, at least in France. It may depend on country.

Yip my l&k with brown leather interior has heated and vented fronts and heated rears.

Has virtual pedal too