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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2008
59.8% pass rate
from 7,694 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (11% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Springs (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Axles (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (86% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.039% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.039% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.078% fail on Cable
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.88% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.039% fail on Hand lever (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Lever (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.078% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Joints (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 0.82% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.026% fail on Hose
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.065% fail on Other body component
      • 0.052% fail on Panel
    • 0.065% fail on Undertray
    • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.052% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.026% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.013% fail on Chassis
      • 0.013% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.013% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.078% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Track rod end (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Electronic power steering (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Power steering (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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