Skoda Octavia

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 24 model years from 325,416 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

325,416

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia was MOT tested 325,416 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 24 model years (1998 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 13,721 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 24 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Skoda Octavias pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 104,028 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 57,134 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Octavia is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Skoda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,177

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,782

Per month£149/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs Skoda brand average-10% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread24 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Skoda Octavia by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	85%	324	57,134 mi
2020	91%	13,721	50,514 mi
2019	90%	31,534	61,297 mi
2018	90%	27,159	71,077 mi
2017	88%	29,246	84,339 mi
2016	87%	32,798	97,549 mi
2015	86%	30,840	108,406 mi
2014	85%	28,378	113,965 mi
2013	82%	18,141	120,720 mi
2012	78%	18,753	126,303 mi
2011	77%	19,826	120,414 mi
2010	76%	16,656	130,679 mi
2009	75%	12,158	132,069 mi
2008	73%	10,293	142,833 mi
2007	72%	11,009	144,641 mi
2006	71%	9,468	141,864 mi
2005	71%	5,516	143,706 mi
2004	73%	3,326	147,294 mi
2003	72%	2,670	151,314 mi
2002	73%	1,768	146,396 mi
2001	71%	1,135	143,061 mi
2000	68%	383	146,774 mi
1999	74%	208	138,431 mi
1998	67%	106	104,028 mi

Questions about the Skoda Octavia

Is the Skoda Octavia reliable?

Across its 24 model years in our data (1998 to 2021), the Skoda Octavia averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 325,416 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Skoda Octavia has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Skoda Octavia has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 67%, a 24 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.