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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2003
56.3% pass rate
from 2,719 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.7% fail on Springs (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Coil springs (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Coil spring (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.96% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.074% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Axle
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.074% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.037% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.037% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.55% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.037% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Leaks (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.037% fail on Servos
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.074% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
    • 0.037% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.11% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.037% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Catch
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.63% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.074% fail on Pipe
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.074% fail on Chassis (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Chassis condition (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.074% fail on Floor
    • 0.037% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.5% fail on Steering (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.074% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (56% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.074% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.037% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.037% fail on Undertray
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.074% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.074% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment
    • 0.85% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Airbags
      • 0.037% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
  • 0.037% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.037% fail on Speedometer

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