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MOT reliability

Skoda Octavia tdi

21 vehicles · 217 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 21 Skoda Octavia tdi vehicles and 217 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia tdi has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 147,486 miles.

21
Vehicles
217
MOT tests
10,032
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Skoda Octavia tdi problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
  • Other34%
  • Brakes9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering4%
  • Visibility2%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Skoda Octavia tdi pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
31889%
41782%
52171%
62268%
72273%
81979%
91968%
101385%
111479%
121173%
131164%
141060%
15683%
162100%

Fuel types: Diesel (21)

Most common Skoda Octavia tdi MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (12 times)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (10 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
  6. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
  8. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
  10. Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  11. Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  13. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
  15. tps light on (3 times)

Skoda Octavia tdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 5 80% 74,414
2018 1 7 86% 51,320
2017 2 16 75% 71,309
2016 1 10 80% 61,408
2015 1 15 60% 178,527
2013 4 56 75% 162,570
2011 1 17 82% 173,991
2010 2 33 76% 145,009
2008 1 20 70% 167,538
2006 2 3 67% 164,405
2005 2 24 79% 153,707

Skoda Octavia tdi reliability FAQ

Across 21 Skoda Octavia tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Skoda Octavia tdi MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Skoda Octavia tdi in our data has covered around 147,486 miles.

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