Skoda Karoq se l tdi s-a vs Skoda Octavia: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Karoq se l tdi s-a
97%
MOT pass rate · 70 vehicles
Skoda Octavia
78%
MOT pass rate · 337,342 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Karoq se l tdi s-a (97%) and Skoda Octavia (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Karoq se l tdi s-a | Skoda Octavia |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 97% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 3% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 58,447 mi | 135,384 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 70 | 337,342 |
Most common faults
Skoda Karoq se l tdi s-a
No fault breakdown available.
Skoda Octavia
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Karoq se l tdi s-a (97%) and Skoda Octavia (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Karoq se l tdi 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.