2020 Skoda Octavia · 19,071 MOT tests
2020 Skoda Octavia reliability
2020 Skoda Octavias fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 Octavia years (19,071 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 12.3%
- 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 3
- 37,648
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,071
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.4% of tests fail here (87% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Suspension2.4%
- Brakes1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.09%
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 0.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.91%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.67%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.63%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.27%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.05%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.14%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2020 Skoda Octavias fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 Octavia years (19,071 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.09% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.91% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Skoda Octavia shows 37,648 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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