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S21 JMJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,277 mi
Last recorded42,277 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 JMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 42,277 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall separating from carcass. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly: Inner edge stepped. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread and outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts & Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2022 26,412 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 25,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,568 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,004 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))

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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S21 JMJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S21 JMJ, 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 S21 JMJ registered?

S21 JMJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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