Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI Iv S A (2021)
2021 Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI Iv S A
CarHunch analysed 796 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI Iv S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI IV S-A is a solid performer, with an 89.5% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably 9.5 percentage points above the UK average—a clear sign of above-average reliability. The dangerous defect rate of 9.8% is reassuringly low, so serious safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.
At nearly 48,000 miles median for a 2021 model, these cars are running at a typical pace for their age. The low failure rate of just 0.27 per vehicle combined with modest advisories at 1.9 per car suggests routine maintenance rather than chronic weak spots—focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake fluid condition and suspension components, which tend to accumulate advisories on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2021 Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI Iv S A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 794 | 89.5% | 0.27 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI Iv S A 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.
Half of all 2021 Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI Iv S A vehicles fall between 36,222 and 65,427 miles.
2021 Skoda Octavia SE Tech TSI Iv S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 756 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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