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Skoda Octavia vs Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8: reliability comparison

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

Skoda Octavia
78%
MOT pass rate · 337,342 vehicles
Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8 (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Skoda Octavia Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 60%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 40%
Faults & advisories per test 1.8 1.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 135,384 mi 97,041 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 337,342 1

Most common faults

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)

Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8

  1. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  4. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON. ON DASH PANEL
  5. Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  6. Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8 (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Skoda Octavia report Full Skoda Octavia classic tdi pd 8 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.