Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi
From 369 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 7 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se L Tdis tested had between 33,410 and 61,648 miles on the clock.
At 47,356 median miles, the Octavia Se L Tdi has 0.021 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 Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 369 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi is 47,356 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,410 and 61,648 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se L Tdi?
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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