2019 Skoda Octavia · 52,107 MOT tests
2019 Skoda Octavia reliability
2019 Skoda Octavias fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 Octavia years (52,107 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 13.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 43,639
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,107
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.1% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Suspension3.1%
- Brakes2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.16%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.11%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.88%
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 0.87%
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 (11.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.93%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2019 Skoda Octavias fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 Octavia years (52,107 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.23% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.16% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Skoda Octavia shows 43,639 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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