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DE16 RYM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 RYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various minor leaks at weld joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 92,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various minor leaks at weld joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 85,467 miles

covers /under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 77,528 miles

covers /under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2023 77,528 miles

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

covers /under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,101 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 37,894 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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DE16 RYM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DE16 RYM, 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 DE16 RYM registered?

DE16 RYM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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