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Skoda Octavia SE L TSI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,508 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,508 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Skoda Octavia SE L TSI cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics.
91%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 55% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,508 tests · fleet 89%
91%
Where the Octavia SE L TSI fails
Suspension99
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics98
Fails more often on lights & electrics. Holds up better on brakes, visibility.
Share of up to 3 years Skoda Octavia SE L TSI MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Skoda Octavia SE L TSI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Skoda Octavia SE L TSI is about average for its age: 91% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 55% of similar-age models. Give lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Skoda Octavia SE L TSI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Skoda Octavia SE L TSI in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Skoda Octavia SE L TSI MOT?
For Skoda Octavia SE L TSI cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (2.3% of tests vs 1.7% fleet).
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