2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

578 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 578 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.5%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    28 marked dangerous
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.7%
  2. Brakes28.5%
  3. Suspension23.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  5. Steering9.5%
  6. Body & chassis9.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  8. Tyres6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2001 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2001 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 578 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).