2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

19,415 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,415 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    428 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    384 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    261 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    182 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Suspension4.0%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Brakes3.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak15.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2019 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,415 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Octavia?

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

Is the 2019 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).