Skoda Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-A
From 701 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 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 | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes |
| 2020 | 92.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-As tested had between 24,859 and 50,576 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,410 median miles, the Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-A has 0.02 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 L First Ed Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-A has a 93% MOT pass rate based on 701 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-A is 35,410 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,859 and 50,576 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se L First Ed Tdi S-A?
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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