Skoda Fabia 1 tdi 80 vs Skoda Octavia: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Fabia 1 tdi 80
78%
MOT pass rate · 82 vehicles
Skoda Octavia
78%
MOT pass rate · 337,342 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia 1 tdi 80 (78%) and Skoda Octavia (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Fabia 1 tdi 80 | Skoda Octavia |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 172,336 mi | 135,384 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 82 | 337,342 |
Most common faults
Skoda Fabia 1 tdi 80
- both front brake discs worn
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Skoda Octavia
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia 1 tdi 80 (78%) and Skoda Octavia (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Fabia 1 tdi 80 report Full Skoda Octavia report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.