Skoda Superb vs Volkswagen Passat
On MOT-testable defects, the Skoda Superb (fail rate 15.7%) performed better than the Volkswagen Passat (20.3%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was body, structure & corrosion, where the Passat recorded failures more often.
15.7%
Superb fail rate
20.3%
Passat fail rate
4.6pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Skoda Superb | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 339,255 | 1,228,992 |
| Pass rate | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Fail rate | 15.7% | 20.3% |
Where they differ
| Category | Superb | Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 3.6% |
| Suspension | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 7.6% |
| Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Brakes | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Tyres | 6.3% | 7.0% |
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.