2018 Skoda Octavia · 56,999 MOT tests
2018 Skoda Octavia reliability
2018 Skoda Octavias fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 21 Octavia years (56,999 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 12.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 48,972
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 56,999
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Suspension2.5%
- Brakes2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.25%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.15%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.98%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (13.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.95%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.1%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2018 Skoda Octavias fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 21 Octavia years (56,999 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.25% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.15% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Skoda Octavia shows 48,972 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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