Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec MHEV S A (2024)

463 real MOT outcomes analysed • 33.7% first-time pass rate

2024 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec MHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 463 real MOT records for the 2024 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec MHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2024 Skoda Octavia is failing its MOT at a catastrophic rate: only 33.7% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. At just under 25,500 miles on the clock, these are nearly-new vehicles with a dangerous defect rate of 0.7%, which isn't alarming in isolation but combined with the widespread failures suggests systemic quality issues rather than user neglect.

The average of just 0.02 failures per vehicle masks the real problem—this cohort is experiencing consistent, repeatable faults across the board. The low advisory rate (0.2 per vehicle) tells us these aren't minor wear items; they're outright failures that prevent MOT compliance. Before buying one, demand a pre-purchase inspection focusing on emissions systems and electrical components, and factor in the strong likelihood you'll face multiple repair visits in the first year of ownership.

Below average reliability 46.3% below UK average
33.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
25,495
typical mileage
10,726–37,827 middle half
0.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.02
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2024 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec MHEV 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%) 462 33.8% 0.02
Petrol (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2024 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec MHEV 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.

10,726
low mileage
25,495
typical
37,827
high mileage

Half of all 2024 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec MHEV S A vehicles fall between 10,726 and 37,827 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.02
Avg failures per vehicle
0.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec MHEV S A:

2023