MOT reliability
Skoda Octvia
2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Skoda Octvia vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Octvia has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,195 miles.
2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
10,797
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Skoda Octvia problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Skoda Octvia MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes24%
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Visibility7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure2%
Skoda Octvia pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Skoda Octvia MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Skoda Octvia MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with waxoyl (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Underside including suspension components etc covered with waxoyl (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)
- under trays fitted (1 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- plastic under trays fitted (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high both (1.8) (1 times)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
Skoda Octvia pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 159,566 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 100,824 |
Skoda Octvia reliability FAQ
Across 2 Skoda Octvia vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Skoda Octvia MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)); Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with waxoyl (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Skoda Octvia in our data has covered around
130,195 miles.
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