2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

178 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 178 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.1%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.9%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes38.2%
  2. Suspension29.2%
  3. Lights & electrics24.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.6%
  5. Tyres11.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  7. Body & chassis9.6%
  8. Steering8.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.4%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)17.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.7%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible14.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2000 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2000 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 178 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).