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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2006
55.5% pass rate
from 7,639 tests in 2021
(3.8% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.079% fail on Axles (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Sub-frames (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Direction indicators (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Flashing type (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.079% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Horn (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.013% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.026% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
        • 0.052% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.43% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.079% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Leaks (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.092% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.039% fail on Valves
      • 0.026% fail on Servos
    • 0.039% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.039% fail on System
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on Hose
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.026% fail on Panel
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
    • 0.092% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.079% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.065% fail on Undertray
    • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.039% fail on Seats (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Trikes and quads
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger hand grips
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.039% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
    • 0.21% fail on Airbags (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Passengers airbag (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.079% fail on Bonnet (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Steering linkage components (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Track rod end (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.18% fail on Electronic power steering (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Power steering (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
    • 0.013% fail on Hubs
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer
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