Skoda Octavia MOT Results
Registered in 201583.9% pass rate
from 19,967 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.
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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
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3.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(30% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.055% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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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
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0.080% fail on
Direction indicators
(81% better than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.080% fail on
Flashing type
(81% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(75% better than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.0050% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.0050% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.055% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(77% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.035% fail on Position lamp
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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
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0.0050% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0050% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.0050% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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1.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.7% fail on
Brakes
(24% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(14% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.025% fail on Brake linings
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0.50% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.50% fail on Brake discs
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0.015% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.015% fail on Cable
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.69% fail on
Brake performance
(37% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.48% fail on
Rbt
- 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.0050% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.48% fail on
Rbt
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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)
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0.070% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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0.070% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.030% fail on
Parking brake performance
(81% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Rbt
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0050% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0050% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.025% fail on
Rbt
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Service brake performance
- 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses (97% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.075% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.050% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.040% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.055% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
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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
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0.030% fail on
Parking brake control
(78% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Lever (75% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.015% fail on Other components
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(14% better than other 2015 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Suspension
(22% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Springs
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Coil springs
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Coil springs
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
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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
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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
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0.010% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.010% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.0050% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0050% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.0050% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0050% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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1.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(67% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(64% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.0050% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0050% fail on Particulate filter
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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
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0.0050% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0050% fail on Catalytic converter
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(140% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.010% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.010% fail on Undertray
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(64% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.035% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.035% fail on Windscreen
- 0.010% fail on Driver's view
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0.35% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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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
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0.010% fail on
Airbags
- 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.18% fail on
Seat belts
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0.33% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Transmission
(55% better than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.015% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
- 0.0050% fail on Joints
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0.16% fail on
Drive shafts
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Body
- 0.020% fail on Other body component
- 0.0050% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.0050% fail on Panel
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0.025% fail on
Doors
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0.020% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.020% fail on Door condition
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0.0050% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0050% fail on Catch
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0.020% fail on
Front passenger's door
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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
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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
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0.010% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.010% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.010% fail on
Seats
- 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.010% fail on Undertray
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0.0050% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0050% fail on Other boot lid component
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0.17% fail on
Transmission
(55% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.015% fail on Condition
- 0.0050% fail on Hubs
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0.23% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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0.060% fail on
Steering
(85% better than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.020% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.020% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0050% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.040% fail on
Steering linkage components
(88% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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Skoda Octavia (2013 - 2020)
Saloon shape but actually a practical hatchback. Far superior interior quality than previous model.