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Skoda Spaceback vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison

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

Skoda Spaceback
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Spaceback (86%) 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 Spaceback Skoda Superb
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 81%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 19%
Faults & advisories per test 1.0 ✓ 1.5
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 99,811 mi 124,014 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 83,119

Most common faults

Skoda Spaceback

  1. Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both beam kick (4.1.2 (c))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Spaceback (86%) and Skoda Superb (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Skoda 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.