Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI Iv S A (2021)

457 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI Iv S A

CarHunch analysed 457 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI Iv S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Skoda Octavia vRS is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 90.8% first-time pass rate against the national 80%—a genuinely strong result. The dangerous defect rate sits at 10.9%, which is reassuringly low and well below the threshold where buyers should worry.

At 44,348 miles average, these cars are running high for their age, yet they're still passing MOT with minimal failures (0.25 per vehicle on average). The modest advisory count of 1.8 per car suggests routine wear rather than structural problems, so if you're buying one, a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on service history and suspension components is more important than the MOT result itself.

Generally reliable 10.8% above UK average
90.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
39,652
typical mileage
28,716–54,461 middle half
10.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.25
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Skoda Octavia Vrs 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Skoda Octavia Vrs 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.

28,716
low mileage
39,652
typical
54,461
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Skoda Octavia Vrs TSI Iv S A vehicles fall between 28,716 and 54,461 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.25
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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