Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Octavia classic sd: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Fabia
76%
MOT pass rate · 364,775 vehicles
More reliable
Skoda Octavia classic sd
67%
MOT pass rate · 81 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Fabia is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Fabia | Skoda Octavia classic sd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,479 mi | 196,727 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 364,775 | 81 |
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 classic sd
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Fabia is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.