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AJ16 VGR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,561 mi
Last recorded128,561 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 128,561 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 128,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 42,594 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,525 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 33,525 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 2,339 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AJ16 VGR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ16 VGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 VGR registered?

AJ16 VGR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2016.

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