Skoda Octavia vs Skoda Octavia elegance auto: 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 elegance auto
73%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Octavia elegance auto (73%) 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 elegance auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 135,384 mi | 138,765 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 337,342 | 6 |
Most common faults
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)
Skoda Octavia elegance auto
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Octavia elegance auto (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.