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PH53 NOV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,528 mi
Last recorded94,528 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH53 NOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 94,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 52,510 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 46,189 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,422 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 35,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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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PH53 NOV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 PH53 NOV, 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 PH53 NOV registered?

PH53 NOV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is PH53 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH53 NOV 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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