2022 Skoda Octavia Vrs S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 458 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Skoda Octavia Vrs S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 19 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 7 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.1% | 5 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 3 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 12 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 5 | Brake linings | 1 |
| 6 | Wipers | 1 |
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 | 21.2% | 97 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.7% | 49 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.2% | 24 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 10 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 272 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 166 | 6.6% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 348 | 4.9% |
| Diesel | 110 | 8.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Octavia Vrs S-A
Before buying a 2022 Skoda Octavia Vrs S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.2% 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 (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Vrs S-As pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 458 2022 Skoda Octavia Vrs S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Octavia Vrs S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Octavia Vrs S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 6.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 458 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.