SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI (2022)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 66 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests (2024)
66
Avg Mileage
20,332 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,582
Is the 2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SKODA brand average of 88%.
At 2 years old, 95% of SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSIs from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 66 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 20,332 miles.
How does the 2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI has 20,332 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.
How much does a 2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI by Year
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About the 2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI
The 2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI is a small family car with a 1498cc petrol engine. 66 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2022, the average MOT pass rate is 94%, and this model beats that benchmark.
With an average of 20,332 miles at 2 years old, SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI owners cover more miles than the average driver.
2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI Fuel Costs
The 1498cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI Reliability Trend
The SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Alternatives to the 2022 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI
The SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2020) 93% pass rate (-2%) from 52,321 tests
- MERCEDES A (2021) 94% pass rate (-1%) from 37,477 tests
- MINI COOPER (2020) 93% pass rate (-2%) from 34,513 tests
- FORD FIESTA (2020) 91% pass rate (-4%) from 34,173 tests