Skoda Octavia SE MPI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Skoda Octavia SE MPI car check
Is the Skoda Octavia SE MPI reliable? We analysed 962 real MOT tests across 147 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Octavia SE MPI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Octavia SE MPI.
Skoda Octavia SE MPI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Skoda Octavia SE MPI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1595cc
- Power
- 102 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 40.4 mpg
- Urban
- 29.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 50.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2318
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 166 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £235
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £129.25
- Insurance group
- 21 of 50
Skoda Octavia SE MPI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Octavia SE MPI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Octavia SE MPI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Octavia SE MPI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Octavia SE MPI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Octavia SE MPI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Skoda Octavia SE MPI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Octavia SE MPI THIS CAR | 87.3% | 962 | 87,358 mi | — yrs |
| Skoda Fabia | 76% | 4,863,673 | 58,216 mi | 26 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia | 77.7% | 3,816,734 | 87,093 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Yeti | 84.4% | 844,079 | 52,202 mi | 17 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Premium A | 91.9% | 480 | 19,406 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Octavia SE MPI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Skoda Octavia SE MPIShould you buy a used Skoda Octavia SE MPI?
The Skoda Octavia SE MPI has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 962 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Skoda Octavia SE MPI owner drives around 6,866 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.