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

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94.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.5%

vs Skoda Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi has an average MOT pass rate of 94.5%, which is 3.5 percentage points above the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Octavia Se L Tsi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Octavia Se L Tsi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi, 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 Se L Tsi performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 71 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2021

Based on 1,491 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

2020

Based on 833 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

0

Based on 427 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi

The most common reasons a Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.4%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.1%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

0.7%
Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.8%

Rear Nearside

1.4%

Other Skoda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Skoda models.

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97.1% pass rate

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95.3% pass rate

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81.5% pass rate

Skoda Octava

97.4% pass rate

Skoda Octavia ( 1u )

96.5% pass rate

Skoda Fabia 5j

99.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi

Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi is 94.5% 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 Se L Tsi?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.4%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.1%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (0.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.5%, the Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi 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 Se L Tsi?
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 Se L Tsi?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Octavia Se L Tsi: 33,593 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Octavia Se L Tsi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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