Skoda Octavia (2019)
2019 Skoda Octavia
CarHunch analysed 19,990 real MOT records for the 2019 Skoda Octavia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Skoda Octavia passes its MOT at 87.6%, well above the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions are particularly reliable at 89.6% versus 85% for diesels. About one in five have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a borderline concern worth checking the service history for.
At 36,287 miles median, these cars are running lower than typical for their age, suggesting gentle ownership overall. Owners face modest repair bills when things do go wrong—0.57 failures per test on average—but expect routine advisory work around wear items, so budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking components, and fluid condition.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2019 Skoda Octavia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (56%) | 11,096 | 89.6% | 0.48 |
| Diesel (44%) | 8,892 | 85% | 0.68 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Skoda Octavia 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 2019 Skoda Octavia vehicles fall between 26,558 and 48,251 miles.
2019 Skoda Octavia — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 18,355 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Skoda Octavia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38.7%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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29.8%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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24.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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12.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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