Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.9% pass rate
from 21,132 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (25% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.62% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.024% fail on Horn
      • 0.0095% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0047% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.028% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (19% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums (32% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs (32% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0047% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.028% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0095% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake control (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Lever (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0047% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0047% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0047% fail on Other components
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Coil spring (57% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0047% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.095% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0095% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0047% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0047% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0047% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0047% fail on Suspension unit
  • 0.99% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.93% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0047% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0047% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0095% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0095% fail on Undertray
  • 0.97% fail on Visibility (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Bonnet (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0095% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0047% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.0047% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0047% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0047% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment (56% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0047% fail on Joints
        • 0.0047% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.019% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0095% fail on Hose (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0047% fail on Panel
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0095% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0047% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0047% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0047% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0047% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0047% fail on Doors
      • 0.0047% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0047% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0047% fail on Seats
      • 0.0047% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0047% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.095% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0047% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0047% fail on Other components
        • 0.0047% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0047% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0047% fail on Operation
    • 0.0047% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0047% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.090% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Registration plates (58% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.0047% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0047% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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