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J400 SMG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,416 mi
Last recorded64,416 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 64,416 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,723 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 45,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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J400 SMG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J400 SMG, 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 J400 SMG registered?

J400 SMG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is J400 SMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 SMG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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