2024 Skoda Octavia — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2024 Skoda Octavia passed 97.2% of its 578 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.2 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 5.0%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (1.7%) and lighting & signalling (1.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 10 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 6 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.4% | 2 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 2 | Washers | 2 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 2 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 1 |
| 5 | Reversing lamps | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 34 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.3% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 15 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 386 | 0.8% |
| 30-60k | 162 | 6.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 347 | 2.9% |
| Petrol | 194 | 2.6% |
| Diesel | 37 | 2.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102 | 1.0% |
| 2025 | 476 | 3.1% |
What to check before buying a 2024 Octavia
On a 2024 Octavia, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 1.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (1.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2024 Skoda Octavias pass their MOT?
97.2% of the 578 2024 Skoda Octavia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2024 Skoda Octavia?
Tyres, recorded in 1.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.0%).
Does the 2024 Octavia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 0.8% in the 0-30k band to 6.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 578 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.