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Skoda Octavia se tech first ed tsi vs Skoda Yeti: reliability comparison

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

Skoda Octavia se tech first ed tsi
81%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Skoda Yeti
84%
MOT pass rate · 79,087 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia se tech first ed tsi (81%) and Skoda Yeti (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Skoda Octavia se tech first ed tsi Skoda Yeti
MOT pass rate 81% 84%
MOT failure rate 19% 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 1.4
Dangerous-fault share 4% 3%
Average mileage 45,598 mi 84,050 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 8 79,087

Most common faults

Skoda Octavia se tech first ed tsi

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted
  5. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Octavia se tech first ed tsi (81%) and Skoda Yeti (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Skoda Octavia se tech first ed tsi 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.