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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2004
53.4% pass rate
from 3,529 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension arm (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.45% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.057% fail on Axles
      • 0.057% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.43% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp levelling device (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.085% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.085% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.085% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Brakes (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Cable
        • 0.17% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Pivot
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
      • 0.028% fail on Valves
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Joints (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.085% fail on Pipe
      • 0.085% fail on System
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.085% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Undertray
    • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.028% fail on Floor
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.085% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.028% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.028% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.057% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.028% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.028% fail on Undertray
  • 8.3% fail on Steering (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Track rod end (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Operation (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.028% fail on Rams
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.085% fail on View to rear
      • 0.085% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.057% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.60% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.085% fail on Requirements
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
    • 0.085% fail on Airbags
      • 0.057% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.028% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
    • 0.057% fail on Condition
  • 0.028% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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