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Volkswagen Passat vs Skoda Superb

Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).

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Volkswagen Passat

2015–2017
Reliability composite
62
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA + TUV
Estimated used price
€6,500–€12,200
Documented issues
1
• AdBlue heater + NOx sensor faults — €600
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Skoda Superb

No catalogue listings
Reliability composite
62
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + TUV
Documented issues
1
• Sunroof drain blockage → water ingress — €200
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Bottom Line

These two are statistically tied on reliability composite. Decide based on the issue list, drive preference, and ownership cost projections — both are reasonable buys with similar long-term risk profiles. Plug your specific listing into the analyzer to factor in mileage, asking price, and current service history.

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