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Skoda Octavia vs Skoda Roomster 1.6 tdi scout: 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 Roomster 1.6 tdi scout
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Roomster 1.6 tdi scout (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Skoda Octavia Skoda Roomster 1.6 tdi scout
MOT pass rate 78% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.8 0.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 50%
Average mileage 135,384 mi 59,239 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 Roomster 1.6 tdi scout

  1. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  2. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  3. Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Roomster 1.6 tdi scout (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Skoda Octavia report Full Skoda Roomster 1.6 tdi scout 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.