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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Octavia 1z. Check any Octavia 1z by registration number below.

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95.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.8%

vs Skoda Avg

9

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Octavia 1z — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Octavia 1z has an average MOT pass rate of 95.8%, which is 4.8 percentage points above the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Octavia 1z is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Skoda Octavia 1z, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Octavia 1z performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 172 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%

2011

Based on 227 vehicles

98.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

2010

Based on 214 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

2009

Based on 300 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2008

Based on 318 vehicles

96.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

137k mi

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2007

Based on 404 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

2006

Based on 316 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

123k mi

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2005

Based on 458 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

Mileage at 10yr

191k mi

2004

Based on 120 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

Skoda Octavia 1z — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Octavia 1z MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia 1z?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia 1z is 95.8% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia 1z?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Skoda Octavia 1z reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.8%, the Skoda Octavia 1z is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Octavia 1z?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Octavia 1z?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Octavia 1z: 129,812 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Octavia 1z to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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