MOT Results

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Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2011
70.0% pass rate
from 13,325 tests in 2021
(8.8% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Springs (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Mounting
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (36% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.060% fail on Other suspension component (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0075% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.023% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0075% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.023% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.0% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0075% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0075% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.083% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0075% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0075% fail on Switch
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.090% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
        • 0.0075% fail on Rod
        • 0.0075% fail on Linkage
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (15% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (23% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.068% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.098% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.015% fail on Pedal (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Parking brake control (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Lever (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.0075% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0075% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0075% fail on Brake fluid
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (9.9% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions (39% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.098% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.090% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Joints
    • 0.54% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0075% fail on System
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.083% fail on Doors
      • 0.053% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0075% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0075% fail on Catch
    • 0.045% fail on Undertray
    • 0.030% fail on Chassis
      • 0.030% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
      • 0.0075% fail on Other body component
    • 0.023% fail on Load security (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Tailgate (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0075% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0075% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0075% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0075% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0075% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0075% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0075% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0075% fail on Floor
    • 0.0075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0075% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0075% fail on Requirements
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0075% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.053% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0075% fail on Other components
    • 0.0075% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.015% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
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