Skoda Octavia ambiente tdi pd vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Octavia ambiente tdi pd
76%
MOT pass rate · 109 vehicles
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Superb is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Octavia ambiente tdi pd | Skoda Superb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 1.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 166,243 mi | 124,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 109 | 83,119 |
Most common faults
Skoda Octavia ambiente tdi pd
- engine managment lamp on
- offside mirror slightly damaged
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- offside rear brake disc heat shield corroded
- engine management lamp on
Skoda Superb
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Superb is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 76%. 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.