Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi
From 388 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 5 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.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Vrs Tsis tested had between 17,804 and 31,116 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,472 median miles, the Octavia Vrs Tsi has 0.039 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 Vrs Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 388 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi is 22,472 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,804 and 31,116 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Vrs 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.
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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