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PJ08 ROM

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ROM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,943 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 103,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 91,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 58,804 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 58,804 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,392 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 42,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,399 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PJ08 ROM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ08 ROM, 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 PJ08 ROM registered?

PJ08 ROM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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