2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Skoda Octavia MOT pass rate and common faults

10,725 MOT tests in 2024. 63.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.7%
Failed or needed repairs36.3%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,725 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    352 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    389 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    300 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.3%
  2. Lights & electrics19.5%
  3. Brakes13.3%
  4. Tyres8.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Skoda Octavia?

In 2024, 63.7% of 2011 Skoda Octavia cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,725 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Skoda Octavia?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Skoda Octavia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).