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B8 PUL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,565 mi
Last recorded102,565 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 102,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre close t limit 2.97mm wearing uneven on inner edge and cuts to inner side wall

engine cover

rear suspension bushes generally perishing

rear suspension general corrosion

under tray

Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,911 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

General deterioration of rear suspension arm bushes

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,714 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower suspension arm closest to front of vehicle behind trailing arm bush (Both nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2024 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower suspension arm closest to front of vehicle behind trailing arm bush (Both nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also metal stuck in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,855 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,059 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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B8 PUL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 PUL, 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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B8 PUL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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