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RG05 MLG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,254 mi
Last recorded106,254 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG05 MLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 106,254 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 73,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low and a smell of coolant within the engine bay

Fail 17 Nov 2023 73,443 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low and a smell of coolant within the engine bay

Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 49,285 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,548 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 39,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 10 May 2019 22,199 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 22,199 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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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RG05 MLG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RG05 MLG, 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 RG05 MLG registered?

RG05 MLG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is RG05 MLG safe to buy?

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