Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Fabia 2 tdi 80: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Fabia
76%
MOT pass rate · 364,775 vehicles
Skoda Fabia 2 tdi 80
78%
MOT pass rate · 130 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Fabia 2 tdi 80 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Fabia | Skoda Fabia 2 tdi 80 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,479 mi | 148,402 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 364,775 | 130 |
Most common faults
Skoda Fabia
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Skoda Fabia 2 tdi 80
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Fabia 2 tdi 80 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Skoda Fabia report Full Skoda Fabia 2 tdi 80 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.