Skoda Superb vs Toyota Avensis
On MOT-testable defects, the Skoda Superb (fail rate 15.7%) performed better than the Toyota Avensis (20.7%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was lighting & signalling, where the Avensis recorded failures more often.
15.7%
Superb fail rate
20.7%
Avensis fail rate
4.98pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Skoda Superb | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 339,255 | 439,421 |
| Pass rate | 84.3% | 79.3% |
| Fail rate | 15.7% | 20.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | Superb | Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 14.3% |
| Brakes | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Tyres | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Suspension | 6.5% | 7.5% |
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.