Skoda Octavia: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,198,834 Skoda Octavia MOT tests in this dataset, 5.3% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 24,057 | 5.9% |
| 2006 | 38,288 | 6.2% |
| 2007 | 44,121 | 6.3% |
| 2008 | 40,926 | 6.2% |
| 2009 | 46,780 | 5.8% |
| 2010 | 63,726 | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 74,309 | 5.2% |
| 2012 | 71,878 | 5.7% |
| 2013 | 67,372 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 99,589 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 110,760 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 115,930 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 103,173 | 4.9% |
| 2018 | 92,411 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 89,948 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 40,540 | 4.5% |
| 2021 | 22,050 | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 7,645 | 4.4% |
| 2023 | 1,240 | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 578 | 1.7% |
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.