2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

18,551 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,551 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    447 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    449 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    350 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Tyres7.1%
  3. Brakes5.9%
  4. Suspension5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak15.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  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: 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 2015 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2015 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,551 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).