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HC53 VRS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,838 mi
Last recorded80,838 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC53 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,838 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,659 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,847 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 49,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,483 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 42,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,084 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2019 24,997 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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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HC53 VRS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HC53 VRS, 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 HC53 VRS registered?

HC53 VRS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is HC53 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC53 VRS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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