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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.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years89.6%3–6 years85.3%6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years89.6%97544,624 miles
3–6 years85.3%25249,079 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 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".

Top MOT failure categories for the SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH TSI IV
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Tyres64.9%Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.7%Too low
Suspension25.0%Has a serious fluid leak
Visibility5.4%Not working
Brakes4.1%Efficiency below requirements
Noise, emissions and leaks4.1%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.7%Buckle not functioning as intended
Road Wheels2.0%Fixing missing
Body, chassis, structure0.7%Likely to become detached

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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.