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L20 EMG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 EMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 108,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,974 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 55,504 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,064 miles

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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L20 EMG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 L20 EMG, 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 L20 EMG registered?

L20 EMG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is L20 EMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 EMG 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.

Does L20 EMG have outstanding finance?

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