Where is the code which identifies my Skoda's date of manufacture?

Is there a method of confirming the date of manufacture from 'codes' carried on the vehicle? The car in question is a Skoda Superb.

Asked on 30 June 2012 by RC, Bristol

Answered by Honest John

There are some complicated codes on the side glass, but the easiest codes to read are on the plastics. There is usually a code on the underside of the plastic ashtray, but, of course, that could have been replaced so it's best to cross check with other plastic components on the car.

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