Skoda Octavia vs Skoda Superb sportline tdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Octavia
78%
MOT pass rate · 337,342 vehicles
Skoda Superb sportline tdi
89%
MOT pass rate · 75 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Superb sportline tdi (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Octavia | Skoda Superb sportline tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 135,384 mi | 93,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 337,342 | 75 |
Most common faults
Skoda Octavia
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Skoda Superb sportline tdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Superb sportline tdi (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Octavia report Full Skoda Superb sportline tdi 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.