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MOT reliability

Skoda Octavia glxi auto

46 vehicles · 103 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate

Based on 46 Skoda Octavia glxi auto vehicles and 103 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia glxi auto has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,474 miles.

46
Vehicles
103
MOT tests
10,017
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Skoda Octavia glxi auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Skoda Octavia glxi auto MOT tests:

  • Other132%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Brakes2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Skoda Octavia glxi auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
5580%
61182%
71573%
81968%
92654%
101861%
11667%
13250%

Fuel types: Petrol (45), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)

Most common Skoda Octavia glxi auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Skoda Octavia glxi auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  3. Oil leak (7 times)
  4. Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  6. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
  7. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
  8. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (5 times)
  9. Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
  10. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (4 times)
  11. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
  12. Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (3 times)
  13. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
  14. Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) (3 times)
  15. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)

Skoda Octavia glxi auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2001 1 4 100% 73,406
2000 5 50 64% 103,971
1999 6 36 64% 124,963
1998 3 13 69% 94,693

Skoda Octavia glxi auto reliability FAQ

Across 46 Skoda Octavia glxi auto vehicles in our MOT data, 66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Skoda Octavia glxi auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.

The typical Skoda Octavia glxi auto in our data has covered around 108,474 miles.

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