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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:

  • Other104%
  • Emissions & nuisance19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Brakes7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Skoda Octavia rs pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
3786%
41587%
52282%
61794%
71080%
8475%
91100%
101100%
15250%
16250%
17367%
181100%
19367%
20250%

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:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
  4. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  5. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
  6. Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
  7. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
  8. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  9. nearside rear tyre close to limit (2 times)
  10. rear + front discs worn slightly (2 times)
  11. 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)
  12. Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)

Skoda Octavia rs pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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