Skoda Octavia SE L TSI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,508 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Octavia SE L TSI tends to fail
Share of Skoda Octavia SE L TSI cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on brakes, visibility.
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).