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Skoda Octavia scout 4x4 vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison

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

Skoda Octavia scout 4x4
78%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia scout 4x4 (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 scout 4x4 Skoda Superb
MOT pass rate 78% 81% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 19% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 1.5
Dangerous-fault share 4% 4%
Average mileage 150,143 mi 124,014 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 83,119

Most common faults

Skoda Octavia scout 4x4

  1. oil leak
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. rear axle surface rust
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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 scout 4x4 (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 scout 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.