Skoda Octavia Se First Edition Tsi
From 1,363 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 25 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 24 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se First Edition Tsis tested had between 18,453 and 36,415 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,693 median miles, the Octavia Se First Edition Tsi has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Octavia Se First Edition Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se First Edition Tsi has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,363 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se First Edition Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se First Edition Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se First Edition Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se First Edition Tsi is 28,693 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,453 and 36,415 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se First Edition Tsi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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