Skoda Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa
From 289 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 5 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 cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sas tested had between 22,023 and 49,813 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,158 median miles, the Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa has 0.022 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 Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa has a 93.1% MOT pass rate based on 289 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa is 31,158 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,023 and 49,813 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se Frst Ed Tsi Etec Sa?
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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