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L22 DTS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests46 (36 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,920 mi
Last recorded79,920 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 DTS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

36 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 79,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 143,646 miles

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

under covers fitted front and central

under vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 71,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 130,584 miles

under covers fitted front and central

Fail 13 Jul 2024 130,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted front and central

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,325 miles

complete rear seat assembly has been removed

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,587 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 113,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 94,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 104,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 91,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,030 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 96,039 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 96,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Radiator mount Corossion,

Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,646 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 90,623 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,851 miles

Offside Front Lower front rad/cooler mount frame corroded,

Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,142 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 34,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,713 miles

Advise front radiator mount frame corrosion,

Central Rear Lower Slight leak exhaust not excessive,

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,406 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 55,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,638 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,637 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,234 miles

slight surface corrosion on front edge of front subframe

Fail 7 Oct 2015 40,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 44,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 44,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 24,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2012 24,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2011 20,580 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 20,580 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r n/s/f tyres low

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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L22 DTS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L22 DTS, 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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L22 DTS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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