Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2001
56.3% pass rate
from 1,174 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.2% fail on Springs (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring (90% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.085% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.77% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.51% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (41% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.085% fail on Horn
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
        • 0.085% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.085% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.085% fail on Pedal
      • 0.085% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.17% fail on Leaks
    • 0.085% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.085% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.085% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.085% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.085% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.085% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.085% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Other passenger's door (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.94% fail on Body (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.085% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.085% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.34% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Chassis
      • 0.26% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Floor
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.085% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.085% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (63% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.085% fail on Other components
        • 0.085% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.34% fail on Steering play
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.085% fail on Operation
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.085% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.085% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.94% fail on Seat belts (58% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.085% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment

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