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.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.7% | 980 | 41,891 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.3% | 372 | 42,979 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 67.1% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 18.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.6% | Too low |
| Visibility | 9.9% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Brakes | 3.1% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | Badly distorted |
| Steering | 0.6% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related SKODA models
- SKODA FABIA — 76.2% pass rate
- SKODA OCTAVIA — 80.7% 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