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EL 1747

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,181 mi
Last recorded58,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL 1747
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 58,181 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 53,674 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,051 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 49,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 43,620 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 43,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly warped , (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,026 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 23 Jul 2019 24,651 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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EL 1747 is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EL 1747, 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 EL 1747 registered?

EL 1747 is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is EL 1747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL 1747 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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