Skoda Octavia- vs Vauxhall Astra
On MOT-testable defects, the Skoda Octavia- (fail rate 17.0%) performed better than the Vauxhall Astra (22.4%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was visibility, where the Astra recorded failures more often.
17.0%
Octavia- fail rate
22.4%
Astra fail rate
5.34pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Skoda Octavia- | Vauxhall Astra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,157,992 | 4,330,153 |
| Pass rate | 83.0% | 77.6% |
| Fail rate | 17.0% | 22.4% |
Where they differ
| Category | Octavia- | Astra |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 10.6% |
| Suspension | 7.4% | 10.1% |
| Brakes | 4.6% | 7.3% |
| Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Tyres | 5.3% | 6.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.