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SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI IV MOT Pass Rate

89.1% of 1,352 SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI IV MOT tests pass.

The OCTAVIA SE L TSI IV passes its MOT 89.1% of the time — well above the average across all SKODA models, which sits at 81.5%.

The SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI IV passes its MOT 89.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 88.7% at 0–3 years versus 90.3% at 3–6 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years88.7%3–6 years90.3%6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI IV pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years88.7%98041,891 miles
3–6 years90.3%37242,979 miles
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI IV

The most common reason the SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI IV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 67.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".

Top MOT failure categories for the SKODA OCTAVIA SE L TSI IV
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Tyres67.1%Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Suspension18.6%Pin or bush excessively worn
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment10.6%Too low
Visibility9.9%Provides insufficient washer liquid
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.3%Warning lamp indicates a fault
Brakes3.1%Excessively fluctuating
Noise, emissions and leaks1.2%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Body, chassis, structure1.2%Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Road Wheels0.6%Badly distorted
Steering0.6%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

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