2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

11,852 MOT tests in 2024. 87.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.6%
Failed or needed repairs12.4%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,852 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    206 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    185 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    126 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    99 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Lights & electrics3.3%
  3. Suspension2.5%
  4. Brakes2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 87.6% of 2020 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,852 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Skoda Octavia?

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

Is the 2020 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).