Skoda Octavia: suspension MOT failures
Of the 1,198,834 Skoda Octavia MOT tests in this dataset, 7.2% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 588 | 13.4% |
| 2000 | 1,698 | 13.3% |
| 2001 | 5,079 | 13.6% |
| 2002 | 8,097 | 12.6% |
| 2003 | 12,021 | 13.7% |
| 2004 | 15,733 | 13.7% |
| 2005 | 24,057 | 15.2% |
| 2006 | 38,288 | 15.3% |
| 2007 | 44,121 | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 40,926 | 14.8% |
| 2009 | 46,780 | 13.3% |
| 2010 | 63,726 | 13.6% |
| 2011 | 74,309 | 12.2% |
| 2012 | 71,878 | 11.1% |
| 2013 | 67,372 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 99,589 | 4.4% |
| 2015 | 110,760 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 115,930 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 103,173 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 92,411 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 89,948 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 40,540 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 22,050 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 7,645 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 1,240 | 0.5% |
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.