Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi S-A
From 917 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, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2020 | 96.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Vrs Tsi S-As tested had between 16,590 and 34,341 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,164 median miles, the Octavia Vrs Tsi S-A has 0.023 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi S-A has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 917 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Vrs Tsi S-A is 25,164 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,590 and 34,341 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Vrs Tsi 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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