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Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi s-a vs Skoda Octavia: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi s-a
92%
MOT pass rate · 2,633 vehicles
More reliable
Skoda Octavia
78%
MOT pass rate · 337,342 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi s-a is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi s-a Skoda Octavia
MOT pass rate 92% ✓ 78%
MOT failure rate 8% ✓ 22%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 5% 2% ✓
Average mileage 21,930 mi 135,384 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,633 337,342

Most common faults

Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi s-a

  1. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Skoda Octavia

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi s-a is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi s-a report Full Skoda Octavia report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.