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Skoda Octavia classic tdi auto vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Skoda Octavia classic tdi auto
76%
MOT pass rate · 38 vehicles
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia classic tdi auto (76%) and Skoda Superb (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Skoda Octavia classic tdi auto Skoda Superb
MOT pass rate 76% 81% ✓
MOT failure rate 24% 19% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.5
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 151,060 mi 124,014 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 38 83,119

Most common faults

Skoda Octavia classic tdi auto

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. steering and susp slight // shocker // h.lamp //bbj
  3. Engine oil level low
  4. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  5. Nearside upper tail light not working
  6. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Skoda Superb

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia classic tdi auto (76%) and Skoda Superb (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Skoda Octavia classic tdi auto report Full Skoda Superb 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.