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J16 FRN

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 FRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 71,752 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,173 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 51,013 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Apr 2023 38,405 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing front and rear (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,176 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 28,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 21,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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J16 FRN is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 49,454 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 J16 FRN, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J16 FRN registered?

J16 FRN is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is J16 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 FRN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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