Skoda Octavia SE TSI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 586 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

586

Model Years

2021 to 2023

Years Covered

About the Skoda Octavia SE TSI

The Skoda Octavia SE TSI was MOT tested 586 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2021 to 2023), 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.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 36,454 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 26,345 miles.

Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Octavia SE TSI performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Skoda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

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.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Skoda Octavia SE TSI?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)

vs Skoda brand average+5% (88% avg)

Skoda Octavia SE TSI by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	95%	128	26,345 mi
2022	90%	82	35,629 mi
2021	94%	376	36,454 mi

Questions about the Skoda Octavia SE TSI

Is the Skoda Octavia SE TSI reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2021 to 2023), the Skoda Octavia SE TSI averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 586 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.