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SL05 SKY

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,701 mi
Last recorded119,701 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 SKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 105,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 94,599 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,561 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 61,312 miles

covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,577 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel badly buckled

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

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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SL05 SKY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SL05 SKY, 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 SL05 SKY registered?

SL05 SKY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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