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Skoda OCTAVIA - 2024

13.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2024 is 25.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Skoda OCTAVIA, model year 2024. Sample size: 310 cars, 429 tests and 57 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 310 cars

The 2024 SKODA Octavia shows an overall defect rate of 13 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 25 per 100, indicating a 47% improvement. This model performs particularly well in several key areas, including brakes, steering, visibility, and body structure, where it records either minimal or no defects compared to the average. Notably, the Octavia shows a concerning trend with increasing defects at higher mileages, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000 miles segment, where the defect rate rises sharply. Overall, the Octavia stands out positively, especially in safety-related categories, making it a reliable choice for drivers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 310 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 49.3% better
3.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 72.0% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
  • An obstruction: materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 41.4% better
5.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Beam image obviously incorrect
  • An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A reversing lamp inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 38.8% better
15.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 70.6% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.7 / 100 tests
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 250 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
PRS
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A reversing lamp inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1