2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

19,963 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,963 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    460 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    492 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    392 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics7.0%
  3. Brakes5.1%
  4. Suspension4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%

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 2016 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2016 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,963 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).