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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2010
65.6% pass rate
from 11,604 tests in 2021
(5.0% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.8% fail on Springs
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.043% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0086% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0086% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0086% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (21% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.069% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.095% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.034% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0086% fail on Axles
      • 0.0086% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0086% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0086% fail on Suspension unit
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Switch (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.060% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.017% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0086% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0086% fail on Switch
    • 0.0086% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0086% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (19% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0086% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0086% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0086% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0086% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums (24% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs (23% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.034% fail on Cable
        • 0.026% fail on Lever
        • 0.0086% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0086% fail on Pivot
    • 0.87% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.095% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Pedal (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.034% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.0086% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0086% fail on Servos
    • 0.0086% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0086% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (88% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0086% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0086% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0086% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0086% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0086% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0086% fail on Window
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.086% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0086% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.052% fail on Bonnet (62% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (26% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.095% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.095% fail on Joints
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.017% fail on System
    • 0.10% fail on Doors
      • 0.078% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
      • 0.043% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition
    • 0.052% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.052% fail on Undertray
    • 0.034% fail on Body
      • 0.034% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.0086% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0086% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.069% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0086% fail on Requirements
    • 0.034% fail on Airbags
      • 0.034% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.069% fail on Steering gear (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0086% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0086% fail on Pump
    • 0.0086% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0086% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle (53% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates (53% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.0086% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0086% fail on Speedometer
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