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FF54 LAK

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,969 mi
Last recorded106,969 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF54 LAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 106,969 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2026 106,937 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,078 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 88,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 95,901 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,514 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 80,513 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 May 2023 91,329 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 91,329 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 87,620 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 87,619 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,583 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 79,654 miles

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,337 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,328 miles

Nearside damage to sill

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,878 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,128 miles

Front brakes getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,133 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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FF54 LAK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FF54 LAK, 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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FF54 LAK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2016.

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