SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV MOT pass rate
88.8% of 1,227 SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV MOT tests pass.
The OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV passes its MOT 88.8% of the time — well above the average across all SKODA models, which sits at 81.5%.
The SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV passes its MOT 88.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 89.6% at 0–3 years to 85.3% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.6% | 975 | 44,624 miles |
| 3–6 years | 85.3% | 252 | 49,079 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 TECH TSI IV
The most common reason the SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 64.9% 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 | 64.9% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.7% | Too low |
| Suspension | 25.0% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 5.4% | Not working |
| Brakes | 4.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.7% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.7% | Likely to become detached |
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV?
- 88.8% of SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV MOT tests pass, based on 1,227 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV?
- The most common reason the SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 64.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV'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.