Skoda Octavia elegance tdi s-a vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Octavia elegance tdi s-a
78%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia elegance tdi s-a (78%) 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 tdi s-a | Skoda Superb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 181,547 mi | 124,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 22 | 83,119 |
Most common faults
Skoda Octavia elegance tdi s-a
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 tdi s-a (78%) 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 tdi s-a 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.