2019 Skoda Octavia: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2019 Skoda Octavia
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- DSG automatic
Juddering DSG automatic gearbox
The 7-speed DSG, especially the dry-clutch version on smaller engines, can judder at low speed or hesitate pulling away. The mechatronic control unit can also be clunky.
At the viewing: Pull away gently from a standstill several times and creep in traffic. Any judder or hesitation needs a proper diagnosis before you buy.
If it needs doing: Gearbox sensor or solenoid, about £200–£500. ClickMechanic
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Other years
Every year of the Skoda Octavia compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,196 | Tyres 14% |
| 2022 | 7,025 | Tyres 24% |
| 2021 | 19,820 | Tyres 24% |
| 2020 | 35,858 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 49,251 | Tyres 26% |
| 2017 | 54,586 | Tyres 27% |
| 2016 | 60,737 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 56,604 | Tyres 29% |
| 2014 | 49,992 | Tyres 30% |
| 2013 | 32,184 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 31,935 | Suspension 42% |
| 2011 | 32,898 | Suspension 47% |
| 2010 | 27,138 | Suspension 50% |
| 2009 | 19,616 | Suspension 50% |
| 2008 | 16,330 | Suspension 54% |
| 2007 | 17,167 | Suspension 55% |
| 2006 | 14,403 | Suspension 53% |
| 2005 | 8,721 | Suspension 55% |
| 2004 | 5,461 | Suspension 52% |
| 2003 | 4,224 | Suspension 52% |
| 2002 | 2,836 | Suspension 52% |
| 2001 | 1,788 | Suspension 51% |
| 2000 | 572 | Brakes 53% |
| 1999 | 196 | Suspension 51% |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |