Skoda Rapid spaceback vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Rapid spaceback
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Rapid spaceback (75%) 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 Rapid spaceback | Skoda Superb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.6 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 4% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 44,236 mi | 124,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 83,119 |
Most common faults
Skoda Rapid spaceback
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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 Rapid spaceback (75%) and Skoda Superb (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Rapid spaceback 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.