Skoda Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec S-A
From 497 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 tyre seriously damaged and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or 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 cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 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 |
| bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec S-As tested had between 26,063 and 44,269 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,937 median miles, the Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec S-A has 0.027 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 Tech Tsi E-Tec S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec S-A has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 497 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec S-A is 34,937 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,063 and 44,269 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se Tech Tsi E-Tec 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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