2021 Skoda Octavia · 3,726 MOT tests
2021 Skoda Octavia reliability
2021 Skoda Octavias fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Octavia years (3,726 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 10.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 37,632
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,726
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.7% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Brakes0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15%
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 0.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.78%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.72%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.62%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 0.51%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.93%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.63%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2021 Skoda Octavias fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Octavia years (3,726 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.15% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.99% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Skoda Octavia shows 37,632 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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