2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

5,612 MOT tests in 2024. 56.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.3%
Failed or needed repairs43.7%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,612 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  5. Side repeaters: not working3.2%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    261 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    238 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.6%
  2. Lights & electrics26.7%
  3. Brakes18.3%
  4. Body & chassis10.2%
  5. Tyres9.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.9%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 56.3% of 2007 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,612 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).