Skoda Octavia MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.4% pass rate
from 17,375 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Octavia is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (16% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.063% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.058% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.075% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.052% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.029% fail on Front fog lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.023% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0058% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0058% fail on Horn
    • 0.017% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0058% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0058% fail on Switch
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.098% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0058% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.0% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0058% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.10% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0058% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.046% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.017% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
      • 0.012% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0058% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.012% fail on Parking brake control (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 0.012% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.0058% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0058% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0058% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
  • 0.76% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Springs
      • 0.081% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.081% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.046% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.47% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0058% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0058% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.069% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0058% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0058% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0058% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.029% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0058% fail on Undertray
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
      • 0.0058% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.092% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0058% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0058% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment (92% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates (47% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Transmission
      • 0.040% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0058% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0058% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0058% fail on Seats
      • 0.0058% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.023% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.012% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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