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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2007
57.4% pass rate
from 8,530 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (31% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Suspension arm (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.047% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.035% fail on Axles (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (83% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Direction indicators (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Flashing type (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (19% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Battery(ies) (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.070% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 10.0% fail on Brakes (8.3% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (26% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (26% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (24% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt
          • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.012% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Cable
        • 0.082% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Lever (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.023% fail on Servos
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.082% fail on Air and vacuum systems (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Servos
      • 0.035% fail on Leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.070% fail on Flexible brake hoses (64% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
        • 0.023% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.012% fail on Prop shaft
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
      • 0.070% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.023% fail on Hose
      • 0.023% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.094% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Chassis
      • 0.094% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.082% fail on Undertray
    • 0.059% fail on Body (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Other body component
    • 0.059% fail on Seats
      • 0.047% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.047% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Bracket
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.023% fail on Towbar
      • 0.012% fail on Coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.023% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (16% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.094% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.023% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment
    • 0.059% fail on Airbags
      • 0.059% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.012% fail on Components
    • 0.27% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.047% fail on Power steering (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
      • 0.012% fail on Rams
    • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.012% fail on Steering shaft
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.012% fail on Condition
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