2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

913 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 913 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    42 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Brakes23.5%
  3. Suspension20.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.6%
  5. Body & chassis9.1%
  6. Steering8.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  8. Tyres6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2002 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 913 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).