2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

5,369 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.7%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,369 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  4. Side repeaters: not working3.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    253 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    232 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    182 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.4%
  2. Lights & electrics26.9%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Body & chassis9.6%
  5. Tyres9.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.9%

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 2008 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 57.3% of 2008 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,369 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 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).