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Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a reliable? We analysed 1,562 real MOT tests across 628 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,562 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.3%
Typical Mileage
40,927mi
Annual Mileage
9,468mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV 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 TSI IV S-a.

Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a Number Plates

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Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

90.9%
2022
89%
2021

Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7

Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV 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
6,491 mi/yr
Typical
9,468 mi/yr
Average
11,923 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,308 mi/yr

Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV 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 TSI IV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 265 90.9% 28,952 41,143 59,893
2021 1,223 89.0% 28,927 40,632 57,942

How Long Does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a Last?

Based on 628 Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
40,927 mi
75th Percentile
58,150 mi
95th Percentile
96,863 mi
Max Recorded
187,321 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a

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

Best year
2022

90.9% MOT pass rate from 265 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.0% MOT pass rate from 1,223 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 265 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.0% — 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 TSI IV 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 TSI IV S-a THIS CAR 89.3% 1,562 40,927 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
Vauxhall Crossland X Sri Nav Turbo 89.2% 2,373 28,632 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a?

The Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.3% across 1,562 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 TSI IV 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 TSI IV S-a owner drives around 9,468 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 TSI IV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a reliable?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a has a 89.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a do per year?
The typical Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a does around 9,468 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV 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 TSI IV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI IV S-a is 2022 with a 90.9% pass rate across 265 tests.