Skoda Octavia S TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Skoda Octavia S TDI car check
Is the Skoda Octavia S TDI reliable? We analysed 1,071 real MOT tests across 233 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Octavia S TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, tyre has ply or cords exposed and suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Octavia S TDI.
Skoda Octavia S TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Octavia S TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Octavia S TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Skoda Octavia S TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Skoda Octavia S TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia S TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Octavia S TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Octavia S TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Skoda Octavia S TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Octavia S TDI THIS CAR | 86.8% | 1,071 | 104,007 mi | — yrs |
| Skoda Fabia | 76% | 4,863,673 | 58,216 mi | 26 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia | 77.7% | 3,816,734 | 87,093 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Yeti | 84.4% | 844,079 | 52,202 mi | 17 yrs |
| Ford Focus LX TDCI | 74.4% | 1,174 | 143,448 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Octavia S TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Octavia S TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.8% across 1,071 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Skoda Octavia S TDI are suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2 recorded failures), tyre has ply or cords exposed (2), and suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Skoda Octavia S TDI owner drives around 10,786 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.