Skip to content

MOT reliability

Skoda Octavia slx

95 vehicles · 183 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate

Based on 95 Skoda Octavia slx vehicles and 183 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia slx has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,298 miles.

95
Vehicles
183
MOT tests
9,887
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Skoda Octavia slx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Skoda Octavia slx MOT tests:

  • Other116%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Steering2%
  • Brakes1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Skoda Octavia slx pass rate by age

How the Skoda Octavia slx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
61856%
72868%
84468%
94860%
102665%
111250%
12250%
1310%

Fuel types: Petrol (91), Diesel (4)

Most common Skoda Octavia slx MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (7 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
  6. Oil leak (6 times)
  7. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
  9. Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (6 times)
  10. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
  11. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (5 times)
  12. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
  13. Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
  14. Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
  15. Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (4 times)

Skoda Octavia slx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 4 32 53% 97,529
1999 15 75 67% 92,458
1998 14 73 63% 104,797

Skoda Octavia slx reliability FAQ

Across 95 Skoda Octavia slx vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Skoda Octavia slx MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Skoda Octavia slx in our data has covered around 103,298 miles.

Compare the Skoda Octavia slx

See how the Skoda Octavia slx stacks up against other Skoda models on MOT reliability:

Octavia slx vs Fabia Octavia slx vs Octavia Octavia slx vs Superb Octavia slx vs Yeti

Check a specific Skoda Octavia slx

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Skoda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks