Skoda Octavia SE L TSI
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 2,160 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
2,160
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (93%)
Years Covered
3
About the Skoda Octavia SE L TSI
The Skoda Octavia SE L TSI was MOT tested 2,160 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 1,538 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 2 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 38,631 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,332 miles.
Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Octavia SE L TSI performs 5 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 TSI by Year
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Questions about the Skoda Octavia SE L TSI
Is the Skoda Octavia SE L TSI reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Skoda Octavia SE L TSI averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 2,160 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 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 93%.
Which year Skoda Octavia SE L TSI has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Skoda Octavia SE L TSI has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 91%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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