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Skoda Octavia se l tsi

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 2,160 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

2,160

Best Year

2022 (95%)

Years Covered

3

About the Skoda Octavia se l tsi

The Skoda Octavia se l tsi has been tested 2,160 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 66 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 4 point spread, the Octavia se l tsi is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,587
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Skoda Octavia se l tsi?

vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs Skoda brand average+5% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Skoda Octavia se l tsi by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202295%6620,332 mi
202193%1,53830,816 mi
202091%55638,631 mi

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