Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 2,792 real MOT tests across 1,344 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a.
Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 411 | 89.5% | 25,328 | 37,588 | 57,801 |
| 2022 | 499 | 93.2% | 28,748 | 44,147 | 65,928 |
| 2021 | 1,150 | 90.8% | 31,809 | 47,525 | 70,899 |
| 2020 | 220 | 88.6% | 35,781 | 54,186 | 73,722 |
How Long Does a Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a Last?
Based on 1,344 Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.2% MOT pass rate from 499 tests
88.6% MOT pass rate from 220 tests
The best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 499 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a THIS CAR | 91.7% | 2,792 | 48,430 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 |
| Ktm Duke | 82.7% | 2,017 | 10,415 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 2,792 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-a owner drives around 13,169 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.