Skoda Octavia SE Mpi (2011)

147 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.7% first-time pass rate

2011 Skoda Octavia SE Mpi

CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2011 Skoda Octavia SE Mpi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2011 Skoda Octavia SE MPI performs slightly above the UK average with an 82.7% first-time pass rate, and notably, no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely reassuring finding. The petrol version (89.4% pass rate across 132 vehicles) is a solid performer for a 13-year-old model.

At around 87,000 miles on the odometer, these cars show typical mileage for their age, and the low average of 0.82 failures per vehicle suggests wear-and-tear issues are minor and scattered rather than systemic. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection to catch those occasional issues early, but this cohort doesn't flag any red flags.

Average reliability 2.7% above UK average
82.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
87,396
typical mileage
72,364–105,924 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.82
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2011 Skoda Octavia SE Mpi

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Other (90%) 132 89.4% 0.88
Petrol (7%) 11 0% 0
Diesel (3%) 4 89.1% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Skoda Octavia SE Mpi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

72,364
low mileage
87,396
typical
105,924
high mileage

Half of all 2011 Skoda Octavia SE Mpi vehicles fall between 72,364 and 105,924 miles.

2011 Skoda Octavia SE Mpi — Still on the Road

98 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.

73 98 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.82
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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