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MM16 YSJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,668 mi
Last recorded59,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 YSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 59,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 59,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main mounting bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 54,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main mounting bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 49,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main mounting bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing &3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,311 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 25,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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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MM16 YSJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM16 YSJ, 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 MM16 YSJ registered?

MM16 YSJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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