Skoda Octavia-: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 7.4% of Skoda Octavia- MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5,079 | 14.2% |
| 2002 | 8,097 | 13.7% |
| 2003 | 12,021 | 14.0% |
| 2004 | 15,726 | 13.9% |
| 2005 | 24,053 | 14.3% |
| 2006 | 38,276 | 14.2% |
| 2007 | 44,106 | 14.0% |
| 2008 | 40,908 | 14.0% |
| 2009 | 46,767 | 12.2% |
| 2010 | 63,643 | 10.8% |
| 2013 | 67,346 | 7.1% |
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.