Skoda Octavia sl vs Skoda Yeti: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Octavia sl
61%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Skoda Yeti
84%
MOT pass rate · 79,087 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia sl (61%) 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 sl | Skoda Yeti |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 61% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 39% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 105,877 mi | 84,050 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8 | 79,087 |
Most common faults
Skoda Octavia sl
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Skoda Yeti
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia sl (61%) and Skoda Yeti (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Octavia sl 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.