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RT05 RBT

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (26 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,748 mi
Last recorded145,748 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT05 RBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 145,748 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 145,748 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 132,417 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 135,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn slightly more on edge/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber casing corroded slightly

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

rear exhaust corroded slightly

rear suspension anti roll bar corroded slightly

tow bar corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 124,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,977 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shack absorber corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

rear exhaust and rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

rear suspension anti roll bar corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 113,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front headlight lens damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,565 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens damaged

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,269 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 75,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 64,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade poorly clearing screen

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,993 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,669 miles

advise deterioration of both number plates.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,273 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 3MM & WEARING SLIGHTY ON EDGES

ADVISE OSF TYRE DOWN TO 1.6MM

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RT05 RBT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RT05 RBT, 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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RT05 RBT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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