2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

10,609 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,609 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    329 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    265 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    298 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.0%
  2. Suspension10.2%
  3. Brakes9.4%
  4. Tyres8.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak16.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%

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 2013 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2013 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,609 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).