2022 Skoda Octavia Technology — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,733 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Skoda Octavia Technology, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 90.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.2% in the 90-120k group versus 6.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 86 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 57 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.7% | 47 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 28 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 19 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 71 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 43 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 27 |
| 4 | Washers | 22 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.9% | 397 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.2% | 211 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.8% | 135 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.7% | 99 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 80 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 578 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 716 | 10.6% |
| 60-90k | 323 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 90 | 12.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,210 | 9.3% |
| Diesel | 523 | 10.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 1,664 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Octavia Technology
Before buying a 2022 Skoda Octavia Technology, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (2.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Skoda Octavia Technologys pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 1,733 2022 Skoda Octavia Technology MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Octavia Technology?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).
Does the 2022 Octavia Technology get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,733 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.