Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 800 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
800
Model Years
2020 to 2023
Years Covered
4
About the Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-A
The Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-A was MOT tested 800 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2020 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 51,922 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 16,053 miles.
Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Octavia SE L TDI S-A performs 8 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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Questions about the Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-A
Is the Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-A reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2020 to 2023), the Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-A averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 800 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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