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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Octavia 5e. Check any Octavia 5e by registration number below.

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97.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.2%

vs Skoda Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Octavia 5e — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Octavia 5e has an average MOT pass rate of 97.2%, which is 6.2 percentage points above the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Octavia 5e is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Skoda Octavia 5e, 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 5e performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 1,147 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

147k mi

2019

Based on 2,967 vehicles

98.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

150k mi

2018

Based on 2,454 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

157k mi

2017

Based on 2,765 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%

2016

Based on 2,634 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

2015

Based on 2,630 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

207k mi

2014

Based on 2,287 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

209k mi

2013

Based on 1,732 vehicles

96.3%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

210k 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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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Octavia 5e

Skoda Octavia 5e — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Octavia 5e MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia 5e?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia 5e is 97.2% 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 5e?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Skoda Octavia 5e reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.2%, the Skoda Octavia 5e 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 5e?
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 5e?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Octavia 5e: 146,562 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Octavia 5e to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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