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NB54 RAM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,553 mi
Last recorded126,553 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB54 RAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 126,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,413 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 105,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just starting to mist (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 95,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread and wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,180 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split and torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,718 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 66,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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NB54 RAM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NB54 RAM, 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 NB54 RAM registered?

NB54 RAM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is NB54 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB54 RAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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