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R28 OYD

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,592 mi
Last recorded148,592 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 OYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 148,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 126,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2024 111,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,131 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022
Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,474 miles

front tyres slight wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,917 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,630 miles

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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R28 OYD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 R28 OYD, 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 R28 OYD registered?

R28 OYD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2016.

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The MOT history for R28 OYD 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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