2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

16,454 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,454 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    435 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    472 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    405 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.8%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Brakes7.0%
  4. Suspension6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2014 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2014 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,454 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).