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18.0%fail rate

Skoda Octavia common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT on most often, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 26,100 MOT tests in a recent DVSA sample.

What it fails on, and the fix

Suspension29.3% of failures
Tyres25.2% of failures
Lamps & electrical19.2% of failures
Brakes17.2% of failures
Other14.7% of failures
Usually bodywork or inspection, not a single bolt-on part.
Visibility/wipers6.4% of failures

About 18.0% of MOT tests recorded on the Skoda Octavia in this DVSA sample end in a failure. The pattern is consistent: the same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is suspension, which makes up 29.3% of the Skoda Octavia's failures, followed by suspension, tyres, lamps & electrical, brakes. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

Other models

Skoda Fabia MOT failures20.9% failure rateSkoda Yeti MOT failures15.9% failure rateSkoda Citigo MOT failures15.9% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures22.8% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain