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AJ16 YEC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,847 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 124,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall - 225 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 116,052 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 116,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 104,655 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 104,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing/cut showing cords /low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,980 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 YEC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YEC, 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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AJ16 YEC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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