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Skoda Octavia (2024)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.6% first-time pass rate

2024 Skoda Octavia

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2024 Skoda Octavia. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2024 Skoda Octavia achieved an 83.6% first-time pass rate across 132 tests, slightly above the UK average of 80%, with diesel variants (which make up nearly all the cohort) passing at 83.3%. No vehicles in this sample recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for safety-critical systems.

These cars are running at unusually high mileage for their age—a median of 307,273 km suggests many are fleet or high-use vehicles rather than private owners, which skews the typical ownership picture. With virtually no failures and advisories averaging near zero per vehicle, the Octavia is proving durable, but if you're buying one secondhand, verify its service history carefully given the heavy mileage profile, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brakes where wear will be most evident.

We have limited data for the 2024 Skoda Octavia — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
83.6%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.01
Over 1.1 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
307k
Middle half: 83k–307k
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These stats describe 132 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 132 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Suspension & steering 13.3%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Brake wear 5.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 4.6%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2024.

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Before you buy a 2024 Skoda Octavia

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (98%) 129 83.3% 0.01

Mileage Distribution

Most 2024 Skoda Octavia 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.

307,273
typical
82,756
low mileage
307,273
high mileage

Half of all 2024 Skoda Octavia vehicles fall between 82,756 and 307,273 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 82,756 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.
✓ 82,756–307,273 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2024 Skoda Octavias sit.
⚠ Over 414,818 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.01
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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