Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tsi
From 1,204 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Octavia Se L First Edition Tsis fare better: 2021 models pass at 96.9% vs 90.1% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 40 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 | 40 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se L First Edition Tsis tested had between 17,354 and 31,029 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,595 median miles, the Octavia Se L First Edition Tsi has 0.035 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 Edition Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tsi has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,204 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 40 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tsi is 24,595 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,354 and 31,029 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se L 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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