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Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a reliable? We analysed 458 real MOT tests across 234 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 458 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.5%
Typical Mileage
38,397mi
Annual Mileage
9,690mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 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 Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a.

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.6%
2022
92.2%
2021

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 225/40/19y xl 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R19Y 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,012 mi/yr
Typical
9,690 mi/yr
Average
11,266 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,952 mi/yr

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 85 90.6% 24,181 30,602 44,872
2021 232 92.2% 27,255 36,747 54,532

How Long Does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a Last?

Based on 234 Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
38,397 mi
75th Percentile
59,416 mi
95th Percentile
102,741 mi
Max Recorded
137,191 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

92.2% MOT pass rate from 232 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.6% MOT pass rate from 85 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 232 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.6% — 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 Vrs TDI 4X4 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 Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a THIS CAR 91.5% 458 38,397 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
Peugeot 307 Sw SE HDI 72.7% 319 130,577 mi — yrs

Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a?

The Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.5% across 458 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 Vrs TDI 4X4 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 Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a owner drives around 9,690 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.

Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a reliable?
Based on 458 MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a has a 91.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a do per year?
The typical Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a does around 9,690 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI 4X4 S-a is 2021 with a 92.2% pass rate across 232 tests.