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CB03 BBB

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,981 mi
Last recorded137,981 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 BBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 137,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 114,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,025 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 91,025 miles

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2022 76,887 miles

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

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2022 76,855 miles

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

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

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,618 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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CB03 BBB 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 77.8%.

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 CB03 BBB, 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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CB03 BBB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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