Skoda Octavia Se Tsi E-Tec S-A
From 360 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, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 1 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2021 | 92.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se Tsi E-Tec S-As tested had between 34,301 and 98,743 miles on the clock.
At 59,410 median miles, the Octavia Se Tsi E-Tec S-A has 0.011 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 Tsi E-Tec S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se Tsi E-Tec S-A has a 93.6% MOT pass rate based on 360 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se Tsi E-Tec S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se Tsi E-Tec S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se Tsi E-Tec S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se Tsi E-Tec S-A is 59,410 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,301 and 98,743 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se 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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