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SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 954 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests (2024)

954

Avg Mileage

25,633 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SKODA brand average of 88%.

At 3 years old, 96% of SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSIs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 954 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 25,633 miles.

How does the 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars519th out of 3,373(top 15%)
Rank among all SKODA models26th out of 331(top 8%)
vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+4% (92% avg)
vs SKODA average+8% (88% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI has 25,633 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202196%95425,633 mi
202093%53330,748 mi

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About the 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI

The 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 954 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It ranks in the top 15% of all 2021 cars for reliability.

With an average of 25,633 miles at 3 years old, SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 96% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI

The SKODA KAROQ SE DRIVE TSI is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: