Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 1,506 real MOT tests across 672 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Octavia Vrs 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 Vrs TDI S-a.
Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia Vrs 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 Vrs 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 Vrs TDI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 138 | 85.5% | 28,184 | 37,102 | 64,750 |
| 2022 | 150 | 88.7% | 27,002 | 36,446 | 50,474 |
| 2021 | 680 | 92.5% | 29,114 | 39,570 | 52,560 |
How Long Does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a Last?
Based on 672 Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Octavia Vrs 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 Vrs TDI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.5% MOT pass rate from 680 tests
85.5% MOT pass rate from 138 tests
The best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 680 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.5% — 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 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 S-a THIS CAR | 91.7% | 1,506 | 46,440 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 |
| Saab 95 | 74.1% | 2,807 | 95,534 mi | 55 yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Octavia Vrs TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 1,506 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 has ply or cords exposed. 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 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 S-a owner drives around 10,098 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.