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J22 JFR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,562 mi
Last recorded71,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 JFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,562 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 71,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 149,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 56,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 56,079 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure warning light showing

Pass 2 Nov 2023 136,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 129,557 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 129,557 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb mounted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 38,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,501 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,601 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,302 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,846 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,161 miles

eml on

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,088 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall small split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J22 JFR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J22 JFR, 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 J22 JFR registered?

J22 JFR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 December 2016.

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