Skoda Octavia: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 7.3% of Skoda Octavia MOT tests — 87,155 tests out of 1,198,834. It shows up most on 2005 and 2006 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 588 | 13.3% |
| 2000 | 1,698 | 12.0% |
| 2001 | 5,079 | 14.2% |
| 2002 | 8,097 | 13.7% |
| 2003 | 12,021 | 14.0% |
| 2004 | 15,733 | 13.9% |
| 2005 | 24,057 | 14.3% |
| 2006 | 38,288 | 14.2% |
| 2007 | 44,121 | 14.0% |
| 2008 | 40,926 | 14.0% |
| 2009 | 46,780 | 12.2% |
| 2010 | 63,726 | 10.8% |
| 2011 | 74,309 | 10.3% |
| 2012 | 71,878 | 10.4% |
| 2013 | 67,372 | 7.1% |
| 2014 | 99,589 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 110,760 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 115,930 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 103,173 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 92,411 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 89,948 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 40,540 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 22,050 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 7,645 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 1,240 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 578 | 1.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.