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

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Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 2,359 real MOT tests across 1,096 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,359 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.3%
Typical Mileage
31,114mi
Annual Mileage
8,032mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI 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 S-a.

Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a Number Plates

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

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

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

93.8%
2023
91.9%
2022
91.9%
2021
94%
2020

Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5

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

How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI 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
5,521 mi/yr
Typical
8,032 mi/yr
Average
9,323 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,376 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 208 93.8% 17,405 25,471 34,724
2022 509 91.9% 20,055 27,323 38,060
2021 1,155 91.9% 23,426 31,945 43,292
2020 299 94.0% 23,972 33,394 45,936

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

Based on 1,096 Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
31,114 mi
75th Percentile
43,306 mi
95th Percentile
69,574 mi
Max Recorded
4,537,045 mi

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

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

Best year
2020

94.0% MOT pass rate from 299 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.9% MOT pass rate from 1,155 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.0% across 299 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.9% — 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 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 S-a THIS CAR 92.3% 2,359 31,114 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
Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected 90.7% 1,359 10,238 mi 25 yrs

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

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

The Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 2,359 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 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 S-a owner drives around 8,032 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 S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 2,359 MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a has a 92.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a does around 8,032 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI 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 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 S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI S-a is 2020 with a 94.0% pass rate across 299 tests.