Skoda Octavia se l tdi
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 409 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
409
Best Year
2021 (90%)
Years Covered
2
About the Skoda Octavia se l tdi
The Skoda Octavia se l tdi has been tested 409 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 376 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 2 point spread, the Octavia se l tdi is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 59,081 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 51,644 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Skoda Octavia se l tdi by Year
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