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G8 YRS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,117 mi
Last recorded49,117 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 YRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 49,117 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake dust covers

Pass 27 Jan 2025 46,093 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,498 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 37,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 30,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,256 miles

rear tyres have cracks

Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,660 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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G8 YRS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G8 YRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 YRS registered?

G8 YRS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is G8 YRS safe to buy?

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