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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Octavia 1u. Check any Octavia 1u by registration number below.

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95.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.2%

vs Skoda Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Octavia 1u — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Octavia 1u has an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, which is 4.2 percentage points above the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Octavia 1u is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Skoda Octavia 1u, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Octavia 1u performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 120 vehicles

97.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%

2009

Based on 102 vehicles

99.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%

2006

Based on 65 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%

2005

Based on 111 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

154k mi

2004

Based on 255 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2003

Based on 308 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

Other Skoda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Skoda models.

Skoda Fabia ( Staqwx01fm5)

97.1% pass rate

Skoda 0ctavia

95.3% pass rate

Skoda 105

81.5% pass rate

Skoda Octava

97.4% pass rate

Skoda Octavia ( 1u )

96.5% pass rate

Skoda Fabia 5j

99.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Octavia 1u

Skoda Octavia 1u — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Octavia 1u MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia 1u?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia 1u is 95.2% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia 1u?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Skoda Octavia 1u reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, the Skoda Octavia 1u is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Octavia 1u?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Octavia 1u?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Octavia 1u: 154,048 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Octavia 1u to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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