Skoda Octavia elegance t 4x4 vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Octavia elegance t 4x4
82%
MOT pass rate · 29 vehicles
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia elegance t 4x4 (82%) 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 elegance t 4x4 | Skoda Superb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 101,961 mi | 124,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 29 | 83,119 |
Most common faults
Skoda Octavia elegance t 4x4
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 elegance t 4x4 (82%) and Skoda Superb (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Octavia elegance t 4x4 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.