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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2005
53.7% pass rate
from 5,082 tests in 2021
(5.6% worse than other 2005 cars)
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Springs (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Coil springs (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Mounting
    • 7.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings (33% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.098% fail on Axles
      • 0.098% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.7% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.079% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.039% fail on Horn (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.059% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.059% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (30% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (26% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (30% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.94% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.039% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.059% fail on Cable
        • 0.020% fail on Lever
        • 0.020% fail on Pivot
        • 0.020% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.73% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.30% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.059% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.039% fail on Servos
      • 0.020% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.020% fail on Valves
    • 0.098% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.098% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe
      • 0.039% fail on System
      • 0.020% fail on Tank
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.079% fail on Other body component
      • 0.059% fail on Panel
      • 0.039% fail on Body condition
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.020% fail on Bracket
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.098% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.020% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.039% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.039% fail on Undertray
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Seat belts (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Requirements
    • 0.098% fail on Airbags
      • 0.059% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.039% fail on Passengers airbag (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.039% fail on Bonnet (82% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.020% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Power steering (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
      • 0.020% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
    • 0.020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Condition
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