Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tdi
From 1,027 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 14 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 89.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se Technology Tdis tested had between 35,277 and 79,193 miles on the clock.
At 57,104 median miles, the Octavia Se Technology Tdi has 0.017 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 Technology Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tdi has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,027 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tdi is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tdi is 57,104 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,277 and 79,193 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se Technology 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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