Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.7% pass rate
from 12,109 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0083% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0083% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.0083% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0083% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0083% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.83% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type (28% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.058% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.041% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.050% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.0083% fail on Cable
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0083% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic stability control (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.099% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.091% fail on Parking brake control (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Lever
    • 0.091% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.058% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0083% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.025% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hand lever (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
      • 0.0083% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0083% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0083% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0083% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0083% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0083% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0083% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0083% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0083% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.050% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0083% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Transmission (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Drive shafts (31% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Joints (32% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.033% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Joints
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Doors
      • 0.058% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0083% fail on Hinge
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0083% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0083% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.033% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.017% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Tank
      • 0.0083% fail on Pipe
    • 0.066% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0083% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0083% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0083% fail on Carrier
    • 0.0083% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0083% fail on Load security
      • 0.0083% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0083% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0083% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0083% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.83% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (97% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0083% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0083% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0083% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0083% fail on Other components
        • 0.0083% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.041% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0083% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0083% fail on Operation
    • 0.0083% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0083% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0083% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0083% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0083% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0083% fail on Anchorages
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