Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Octavia 4x4 t: 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 Octavia 4x4 t
68%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia (76%) and Skoda Octavia 4x4 t (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Fabia | Skoda Octavia 4x4 t |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,479 mi | 113,070 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 364,775 | 1 |
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 Octavia 4x4 t
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- esp light is on
- hazard switch is black
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia (76%) and Skoda Octavia 4x4 t (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.