Skoda Octavia vs Skoda Octavia s tsi: 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 s tsi
90%
MOT pass rate · 137 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Octavia s tsi is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Octavia | Skoda Octavia s tsi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 135,384 mi | 83,815 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 337,342 | 137 |
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 s tsi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Octavia s tsi is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.