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JJ53 EYS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

109,516 mi
Last recorded109,516 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ53 EYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,516 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 109,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 77,730 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 106,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,575 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 65,575 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,451 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,761 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ( Both N/S and O/S ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 52,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,839 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,388 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 88,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 39,534 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 35,177 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,885 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,849 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,522 miles

advise near side rear tyre on tread wear

Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,501 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,905 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,042 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JJ53 EYS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 JJ53 EYS, 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 JJ53 EYS registered?

JJ53 EYS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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