Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi S-A
From 777 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| 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 | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se L Tdi S-As tested had between 22,491 and 46,545 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,202 median miles, the Octavia Se L Tdi S-A 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi S-A has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 777 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se L Tdi S-A is 35,202 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,491 and 46,545 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se L 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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.