SKODA OCTAVIA VRS MOT pass rate
94.2% of 2,175 SKODA OCTAVIA VRS MOT tests pass.
The OCTAVIA VRS passes its MOT 94.2% of the time — well above the average across all SKODA models, which sits at 81.5%.
The SKODA OCTAVIA VRS passes its MOT 94.2% 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 declines noticeably with age, from 94.7% at 0–3 years to 86.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.7% | 1,443 | 28,627 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.6% | 647 | 33,616 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (15) | 15 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 86.7% | 60 | 104,656 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SKODA OCTAVIA VRS
The most common reason the SKODA OCTAVIA VRS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.7% 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 | 36.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.5% | Too high |
| Visibility | 13.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Brakes | 10.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Identification of the vehicle | 8.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 8.3% | Fractured or broken |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 1.8% | Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SKODA OCTAVIA VRS?
- 94.2% of SKODA OCTAVIA VRS MOT tests pass, based on 2,175 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SKODA OCTAVIA VRS?
- The most common reason the SKODA OCTAVIA VRS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.7% 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 VRS'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.