Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2000
56.9% pass rate
from 399 tests in 2021
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (97% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.3% fail on Springs (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs (96% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Coil spring (99% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.75% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.50% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.50% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
        • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.25% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.0% fail on Steering (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.50% fail on Steering play
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.25% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.25% fail on Undertray
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on View to rear
      • 0.50% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Requirements
    • 0.25% fail on Airbags
      • 0.25% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (18 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Speedometer (19 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment

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