SKODA OCTAVIA MOT pass rate
80.7% of 284,454 SKODA OCTAVIA MOT tests pass.
The OCTAVIA's pass rate of 80.7% is in line with the average across all SKODA models, at 81.5%.
The SKODA OCTAVIA has a pass rate of 80.7%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SKODA OCTAVIA tested at 0–3 years pass 93.4% of the time, compared with just 64.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.4% | 5,779 | 37,129 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.5% | 63,962 | 57,591 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.4% | 102,934 | 96,060 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.9% | 73,558 | 123,095 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.6% | 38,221 | 143,140 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SKODA OCTAVIA
The most common reason the SKODA OCTAVIA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 41.5% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 30.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 28.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 9.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 3.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related SKODA models
- SKODA FABIA — 76.2% pass rate
- SKODA YETI — 81.1% pass rate
- SKODA SUPERB — 82.5% pass rate
- SKODA KAROQ — 92.2% pass rate
- SKODA CITIGO — 85.3% pass rate
- SKODA KODIAQ — 91.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SKODA OCTAVIA?
- 80.7% of SKODA OCTAVIA MOT tests pass, based on 284,454 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SKODA OCTAVIA?
- The most common reason the SKODA OCTAVIA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SKODA OCTAVIA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SKODA service history guide for how to check and keep one.