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Skoda Octavia classic vs Skoda Yeti: reliability comparison

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

Skoda Octavia classic
76%
MOT pass rate · 127 vehicles
Skoda Yeti
84%
MOT pass rate · 79,087 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Yeti is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Skoda Octavia classic Skoda Yeti
MOT pass rate 76% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 24% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 1.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 125,174 mi 84,050 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 127 79,087

Most common faults

Skoda Octavia classic

  1. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  3. Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  5. Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Skoda Yeti

  1. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Yeti is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Skoda Octavia classic report Full Skoda Yeti 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.