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Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi vs Skoda Octavia: reliability comparison

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

Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi
91%
MOT pass rate · 1,904 vehicles
More reliable
Skoda Octavia
78%
MOT pass rate · 337,342 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi is the more reliable of the two — 91% 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 Skoda Octavia
MOT pass rate 91% ✓ 78%
MOT failure rate 9% ✓ 22%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 5% 2% ✓
Average mileage 25,035 mi 135,384 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,904 337,342

Most common faults

Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi

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

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 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Skoda Kamiq se l executive tsi 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.