Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A (2022)

205 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A

CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Octavia SE TSI E-TEC S-A is a genuinely reliable performer, passing MOT first time in 94.2% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—with only 2.9% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The hybrid-electric variant shows no weak spot relative to the broader cohort, maintaining that same 94.2% pass rate across all 202 tested examples.

At a median mileage of 33,497 km for a 2022 model, these cars are being driven normally for their age, and the evidence backs that up: owners are seeing almost no failures per vehicle (0.1 on average) and just 0.8 advisories, suggesting the powertrain and mechanicals are holding up well. When shopping for one, check the full service history carefully—these cars rarely fail, but when they do need attention it tends to be minor—and you can buy with genuine confidence this generation is solid.

We have limited data for the 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 21k–62k

For context

These stats describe 205 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	202	97.1%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 390 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 33.3%

130

White 17.7%

Black 14.6%

Grey 14.1%

Silver 13.3%

Red 6.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,497

typical

20,703

low mileage

61,966

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A vehicles fall between 20,703 and 61,966 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,703 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,703–61,966 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S As sit.

⚠ Over 83,654 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E Tec S As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 196 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 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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