Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 797 real MOT tests across 468 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Octavia SE Technology 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 Technology TDI S-a.
Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia SE Technology 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 Technology 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 Technology TDI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 88.2% | 39,256 | 51,796 | 74,217 |
| 2022 | 256 | 88.7% | 45,975 | 59,894 | 77,588 |
| 2021 | 173 | 89.6% | 44,889 | 68,514 | 84,626 |
How Long Does a Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a Last?
Based on 468 Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Octavia SE Technology 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 Technology TDI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.6% MOT pass rate from 173 tests
88.2% MOT pass rate from 152 tests
The best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.6% across 173 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.2% — 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 Technology 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 Technology TDI S-a THIS CAR | 90.5% | 797 | 60,431 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 |
| Citroen Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi | 85.5% | 461 | 29,266 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 797 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 Technology 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 Technology TDI S-a owner drives around 15,989 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.