2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

18,089 MOT tests in 2024. 83.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time83.2%
Failed or needed repairs16.8%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,089 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    430 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    392 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    295 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    169 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.8%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Brakes4.5%
  3. Lights & electrics4.5%
  4. Suspension3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak17.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 83.2% of 2017 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,089 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 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).