Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 712 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
712
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (96%)
Years Covered
2
About the Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A
The Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A was MOT tested 712 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 225 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 48,645 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 37,926 miles.
Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Skoda range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A by Year
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Questions about the Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A
Is the Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 712 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.
Which year Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Skoda Octavia SE L First Ed TDI S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 92%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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