Skoda Octavia-: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.6% of Skoda Octavia- MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5,079 | 10.6% |
| 2002 | 8,097 | 10.5% |
| 2003 | 12,021 | 11.2% |
| 2004 | 15,726 | 11.8% |
| 2005 | 24,053 | 10.6% |
| 2006 | 38,276 | 9.0% |
| 2007 | 44,106 | 7.9% |
| 2008 | 40,908 | 7.3% |
| 2009 | 46,767 | 6.7% |
| 2010 | 63,643 | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 67,346 | 4.7% |
Methodology & source. 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.