Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tsi
From 3,437 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 tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 76 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 | 76 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 60 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 28 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 27 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 11 |
| 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 | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se Technology Tsis tested had between 20,811 and 38,691 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,098 median miles, the Octavia Se Technology Tsi has 0.034 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 Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tsi has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 3,437 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 76 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 Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se Technology Tsi is 29,098 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,811 and 38,691 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se Technology 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.
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