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R99 DFM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 DFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2026 80,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 75,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 70,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,943 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 50,160 miles

Emissions too clean to record .

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear on outer edge (Mich CrossClimate 225/50R17 98V)

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on outer edge (Mich CrossClimate 225/50R17 98V)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,955 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

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

Under tray fitted covering items

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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R99 DFM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R99 DFM, 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 R99 DFM registered?

R99 DFM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is R99 DFM safe to buy?

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