Skoda Fabia 1.4 classic vs Skoda Octavia: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Fabia 1.4 classic
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Skoda Octavia
78%
MOT pass rate · 337,342 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia 1.4 classic (67%) 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 1.4 classic | Skoda Octavia |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 125,261 mi | 135,384 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 337,342 |
Most common faults
Skoda Fabia 1.4 classic
No fault breakdown available.
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 1.4 classic (67%) and Skoda Octavia (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Fabia 1.4 classic 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.