2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

4,701 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,701 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    247 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    212 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.4%
  2. Lights & electrics26.4%
  3. Brakes20.3%
  4. Body & chassis11.8%
  5. Tyres9.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags7.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2006 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2006 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,701 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).