MOT reliability
Volkswagen Octavia
1 vehicles · 3 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Volkswagen Octavia vehicles and 3 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Octavia has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,166 miles.
1
Vehicles
3
MOT tests
11,990
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Octavia problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Octavia MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
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Brakes43%
Volkswagen Octavia pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen Octavia MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Octavia MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Volkswagen Octavia pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 119,166 |
Volkswagen Octavia reliability FAQ
Across 1 Volkswagen Octavia vehicles in our MOT data,
100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Octavia MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b)); Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Volkswagen Octavia in our data has covered around
119,166 miles.
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