Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Octavia glxi aut: 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 glxi aut
80%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia (76%) and Skoda Octavia glxi aut (80%) 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 glxi aut |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,479 mi | 101,778 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 364,775 | 4 |
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 glxi aut
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia (76%) and Skoda Octavia glxi aut (80%) 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.