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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2009
62.9% pass rate
from 8,522 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (9.4% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.047% fail on Mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (21% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (23% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.082% fail on Sub-frames (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Sub-frame (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.070% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension unit
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Switch (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.047% fail on Horn (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.094% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.094% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (30% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt
          • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (57% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.023% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
    • 0.92% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Anti-lock braking system (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.094% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.082% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pedal
      • 0.035% fail on Hand lever (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
      • 0.012% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.035% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.012% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.012% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on NOx sensor (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.059% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.059% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (18% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.012% fail on Window
    • 0.070% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Joints (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.035% fail on Pipe
      • 0.023% fail on Hose
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.059% fail on Body
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Body condition
    • 0.059% fail on Undertray
    • 0.047% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.047% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.047% fail on Seats
      • 0.047% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.035% fail on Chassis
      • 0.035% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.012% fail on Floor
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.070% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
    • 0.082% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.73% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Steering gear (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.059% fail on Condition
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
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