MOT reliability
Skoda Octavia rs
164 vehicles · 171 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 164 Skoda Octavia rs vehicles and 171 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia rs has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 106,949 miles.
164
Vehicles
171
MOT tests
9,504
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Skoda Octavia rs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Skoda Octavia rs MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Emissions & nuisance19%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Skoda Octavia rs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 15 | 87% |
| 5 | 22 | 82% |
| 6 | 17 | 94% |
| 7 | 10 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (147), Other (16), Diesel (1)
Most common Skoda Octavia rs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Skoda Octavia rs MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- nearside rear tyre close to limit (2 times)
- rear + front discs worn slightly (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Skoda Octavia rs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 89,168 |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 29,432 |
| 2004 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 60,080 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 65,917 |
| 2002 | 6 | 28 | 75% | 123,717 |
| 2001 | 11 | 41 | 85% | 99,744 |
Skoda Octavia rs reliability FAQ
Across 164 Skoda Octavia rs vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Skoda Octavia rs 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); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Skoda Octavia rs in our data has covered around
106,949 miles.
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