Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Skoda Octavia passed 75.4% of its first MOT tests, from 202,474 tests in Great Britain. That is 4 points above the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Skoda Octavia MOT failures
The area that failed most often was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, affecting 8.9% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 8.9% vs 11.3%
- Suspension 8.5% vs 8.9%
- Tyres 6.4% vs 6.3%
- Brakes 5.5% vs 6.8%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 2.9% vs 3.1%
- Visibility 2.3% vs 4.8%
- Body, chassis, structure 2.2% vs 3.4%
- Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems 1.2% vs 1.0%
- Tyres: condition 4.3% vs 3.7%
- Headlamp aim 3.5% vs 3.3%
- Coil spring 3.0% vs 2.6%
- Tread depth 2.2% vs 2.6%
- Brake pads 2.1% vs 2.1%
- Malfunction indicator lamp 1.7% vs 1.5%
- Shock absorbers 1.6% vs 1.1%
- Position lamp 1.6% vs 2.8%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 3.0% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 2.1% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 1.9% |
| Tyres: condition: Has ply or cords exposed | 1.8% |
| Shock absorbers: Has a serious fluid leak | 1.5% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 1.4% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover: Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 1.4% |
| Headlamp aim: Projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 1.3% |
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 1.3% |
| Tyres: condition: Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1.2% |
Skoda Octavia pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 87.5% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 56.5% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 87.5% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 81.2% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 66.7% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 56.5% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 133,405 | 72.7% |
| Petrol | 69,044 | 80.5% |
Most common Skoda Octavia advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 17.9%
- Shock absorbers 12.7%
- Brake discs 11.0%
- Tyres: condition 9.2%
- Brake pads 8.4%
- Pins and bushes 6.2%
- Vehicle 5.7%
- Service brake performance 3.4%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Octavia?
In 2023, 75.4% of Skoda Octavia MOT tests were passed first time, from 202,474 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia?
The most common failure area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, which caused 8.9% of tests to fail. Next came suspension (8.5%) and tyres (6.4%).
Is the Skoda Octavia reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 75.4% is 4 points above the average and ranks 30 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Skoda Octavia's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.