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PJ16 LJU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,327 mi
Last recorded86,327 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 LJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 77,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,957 miles

unable to get vehicle out of park on auto gearbox

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,120 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 53,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 43,558 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2021 43,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,952 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not tested due to child seat present.

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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PJ16 LJU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PJ16 LJU, 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 PJ16 LJU registered?

PJ16 LJU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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