2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

8,772 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,772 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    348 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    241 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    245 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.4%
  2. Lights & electrics18.8%
  3. Brakes15.3%
  4. Tyres8.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2010 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2010 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,772 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).