Skoda Superb vs Vauxhall Vectra
On MOT-testable defects, the Skoda Superb (fail rate 15.7%) performed better than the Vauxhall Vectra (29.6%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was brakes, where the Vectra recorded failures more often.
15.7%
Superb fail rate
29.6%
Vectra fail rate
13.88pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Skoda Superb | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 339,255 | 274,119 |
| Pass rate | 84.3% | 70.4% |
| Fail rate | 15.7% | 29.6% |
Where they differ
| Category | Superb | Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Suspension | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 14.0% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Tyres | 6.3% | 6.6% |
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.