Skoda Superb vs Vauxhall Vectra
On MOT-testable defects the Skoda Superb comes out ahead: 15.4% of its tests record a failure against 29.6% for the Vauxhall Vectra, a 14.2-point gap. The biggest single difference is brakes, where the Vectra records failures noticeably more often.
15.4%
Superb fail rate
29.6%
Vectra fail rate
14.18pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Skoda Superb | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 360,325 | 274,125 |
| Pass rate | 84.6% | 70.4% |
| Fail rate | 15.4% | 29.6% |
Where they differ
| Category | Superb | Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.0% | 13.8% |
| Suspension | 6.3% | 15.6% |
| Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 14.0% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Tyres | 6.3% | 6.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.