Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2015
83.9% pass rate
from 19,967 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamps (28% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0050% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.040% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.010% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.080% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Individual direction indicators (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0050% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.035% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Reversing lamps (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0050% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0050% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0050% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (14% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.015% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
    • 0.69% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0050% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0050% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses (97% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.040% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.030% fail on Parking brake control (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Lever (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Springs (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0050% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0050% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0050% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0050% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0050% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0050% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0050% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.010% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Washers (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.035% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0050% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (62% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Drive shaft (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0050% fail on Joints
    • 0.030% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0050% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0050% fail on Panel
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.020% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0050% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0050% fail on Catch
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on System
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.010% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0050% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.010% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.010% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0050% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0050% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.015% fail on Condition
    • 0.0050% fail on Hubs
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.060% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0050% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.020% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0050% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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