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C3 VSL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,757 mi
Last recorded110,757 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 VSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 110,757 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,086 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,019 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,569 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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C3 VSL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C3 VSL, 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 C3 VSL registered?

C3 VSL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2016.

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