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DY51 MMS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,161 mi
Last recorded115,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 MMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,330 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,189 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 77,181 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,617 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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DY51 MMS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 DY51 MMS, 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 DY51 MMS registered?

DY51 MMS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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The MOT history for DY51 MMS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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