Skoda Octavia vs Skoda Scala se l tsi s-a: 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 Scala se l tsi s-a
92%
MOT pass rate · 962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Scala se l tsi s-a (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Octavia | Skoda Scala se l tsi s-a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 135,384 mi | 43,304 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 337,342 | 962 |
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 Scala se l tsi s-a
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Octavia (78%) and Skoda Scala se l tsi s-a (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Octavia report Full Skoda Scala se l tsi s-a 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.