Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8v vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8v
84%
MOT pass rate · 144 vehicles
More reliable
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8v is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8v | Skoda Superb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 1.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 213,391 mi | 124,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 144 | 83,119 |
Most common faults
Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8v
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- front discs corroded slightly
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Octavia classic tdi pd 8v is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8v 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.